Nutrition Consultant (Registered Dietitian) - Contract Position

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEW YORK•New York, NY

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Consultant (RD) will lead the design and delivery of nutrition education and counseling services under New York State’s Health Equity Reform Medicaid Waiver (1115 Waiver). This consultant will support eligible Medicaid recipients through individual and group-based nutrition services focused on improving nutritional health, managing chronic conditions, and supporting food security. This role supports reimbursable services outlined in Section 3.1 of the Medicaid Waiver and is central to the organization’s population health strategy. This is a 6-month consultant position with scope and hours defined by service delivery needs and waiver requirements. There is a possibility to extend beyond the 1st 6 months, depending on performance. This position will work a total of 15 hours per week (Monday through Friday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, and 5 additional hours on Saturday).

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) credential required
NYS licensure required
Strong understanding of food insecurity, social determinants of health, and chronic disease management
Excellent communication, organizational, and EHR documentation skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Medicaid populations and underserved communities preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as part of an interdisciplinary care team by delivering authorized nutrition services under Waiver Section 3.1, including:
Initial nutrition assessments (CPT 97802)
Re-assessments (CPT 97803)
Group nutrition education sessions (CPT 97804)
Provide evidence-based nutrition education and counseling on:
Meal planning and preparation
Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, food allergies, obesity)
Grocery shopping strategies and food budgeting
Coordinate with Community Health Workers, Referral Coordinators, and Care Managers to receive referrals and support individualized care planning
Maintain accurate, timely, and HIPAA-compliant documentation in the electronic health record
Track service units delivered and support Medicaid billing and reimbursement documentation
Collaborate on implementation of medically tailored meals and food prescription initiatives, as applicable
Participate in required trainings, meetings, and quality improvement activities related to Medicaid Waiver implementation
Support data collection, reporting, and compliance requirements at the state and federal level
Meet agreed-upon performance benchmarks related to documentation accuracy, engagement, and service delivery timelines