Licensed Dietitian for MDH Secure Evaluation & Therapeutic Treatment (SETT)

The Maryland Department of Health is seeking a Licensed Dietitian to provide nutritional/dietetic care to individuals with intellectual disabilities residing at the Secure Evaluation & Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) facility. The selected dietitian will work on-site for 20 hours per week for a term of 10 months, providing dietary assessments, consultations, and education to residents. The dietitian must have at least 3 years of experience providing professional nutrition and dietetic services, preferably working with the I/DD population, and must be certified by the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice. Key responsibilities include completing dietary assessments, providing dietary consults, and updating dietary records. The total cost of the contract will not exceed $50,000. • The dietitian will work with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, including dual diagnosis, and may experience maladaptive behaviors. • The dietitian must be comfortable working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities and may have co-existing mental disorders. • The dietitian must complete a self-study packet and competency tests about the Potomac Center/SETT, and participate in MANDT training. • The dietitian must maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. • The dietitian must provide services in a safe and secure environment, following universal infection control precautions and COVID-19 protocols.