Nutritionist

Fair Haven Community Health Care • New Haven, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Fair Haven Community Health Care’s Nutritionist is a vital member of FHCHC’s clinical team responsible for nutrition counseling to address a wide variety of health issues and chronic illness prevention and management. FHCHC serves a diverse population with a high proportion of pediatric obesity, diabetes, and nutrition-sensitive chronic conditions. We aim to support our patients nutritionally so that they may achieve their best health. As a key member of the Food As Medicine program, the Nutritionist serves as an advisor and develops nutrition education curriculum. Within this interdisciplinary team, this position works closely with medical providers, primary care teams, care coordination and social services agencies to deliver nutrition education and nutritional support to families with chronic disease/malnutrition and food insecurity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field required
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certificate or Certified Dietician-Nutrition Specialist (CDN) is required
• CT State Board licensure required
• Experience with one-on-one and group nutrition counseling
• Must be able to use computer software systems including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and nutrient analysis programs, as well as varied electronic medical records systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field preferred
• Fluency in the Spanish language preferred
• Familiarity with New Haven and/or Connecticut Emergency Food Systems is a plus
• An ideal candidate is collaborative and works well within the healthcare team and with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietary services in the form of clinical visits in accordance with FHCHC guidelines, state and federal laws and regulations
• Develop nutrition plans and implement interventions based on knowledge of patient’s current health
• Complete monthly, quarterly and yearly assessments of clients and adapt nutrition plans as needed
• Implement personalized, age-specific and culturally appropriate nutrition strategies
• Deliver client nutrition recommendations to physicians, nurses and aides
• Provide nutrition education and counseling for patients
• Attend and actively participate in FHCHC department and team meetings to promote collaboration of services
• Leads community-facing nutrition education Food As Medicine programming and advises curriculum development

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term & Long-Term Disability)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level