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MH Director of Nutritional Services

Announcement Number 25-22 Job Code F4000

Employment Type Full-Time Job Location Tuscaloosa, AL - Bryce Hospital Salary/Pay Rate Range 82 ($69,012.00 - $116,179.20 Annually) Additional Salary Information

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.

Open Date 11/21/2025 Close Date Until filled

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field. 24 months or more experience in professional nutritional services, including supervisory experience.

OR Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field. 48 months or more experience in professional nutritional services, including supervisory experience.

Key Responsibilities
• Directs, monitors, and evaluates the operation of the nutritional services department and coordinates all

nutritional aspects of the programs.
• Serves as a liaison between the facility and the food service provider.
• Monitors the accuracy of food service-related billing by the contract vendor.
• Supervises professional and support staff in nutritional services, provides administrative guidance, and

evaluates job performance.
• Ensures individuals are provided with a nutritionally adequate diet that complies with the requirements

outlined in the ADMH food service contract and the physician-prescribed dietary regimen.
• Communicates with individuals, facility staff, leadership, etc., so that appropriate information is

disseminated as needed.
• Writes, reviews, and revises nutritional policies and procedures.
• Monitors nutritional program activities, reports, training, etc., for compliance with federal, state, and

departmental regulations and policies.
• Recommends corrective action when necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge of menu planning and methods of food preparation.
• Knowledge of personal and food sanitation principles.
• Knowledge of the Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Standards.
• Knowledge of quality improvement principles and guidelines.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and electronically.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work activities.
• Ability to work with patients and all levels of staff professionally and courteously. Ability to provide

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training and technical assistance.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and facility staff.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to use a personal computer, MS Office Software, and the internet.

Necessary Special Requirements
• Must be registered or eligible for registration by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association. If registered or eligible by or before December 31, 2023, a Bachelor's degree is required. If registered or eligible on or after January 1, 2024, a Master's degree is required.

Employee Benefits
• 13 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU's needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit

through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

Method of Selection
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and

education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given

serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.

Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered.

Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be

considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official

transcript provided by the school, college, or university.

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