Bilingual Dietitian & Community Nutrition Educator

CommuniCare Health Center Careers; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Center Careers is seeking a Nutritionist to provide individualized and group nutrition counseling to patients across pediatric and adult populations. The role involves assessing needs, guiding lifestyle changes, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support chronic disease education.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics and RD licensure (Texas). Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with potential travel to Centers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science or Dietetics required.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; knowledge of nutrition counseling methods preferred.
• Experience in nutrition counseling with pediatric and adult populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide individual and group nutrition counseling and education to Center patients.
• Assess dietary and health needs; guide lifestyle changes using motivational interviewing; provide Medical Nutrition Therapy when appropriate.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition, diet, food selection and preparation.
• Consult with physicians, nurses and other staff; participate in inter-disciplinary chronic disease education.
• Deliver in-services on nutritional issues to Center staff and assist Health and Wellness Team in outreach.
• Develop and implement innovative approaches to deliver nutritional services in person and virtually.
• Prepare reports for program and National Collaborative efforts.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Nutrition counseling

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

CommuniCare Health Center Careers is seeking a Nutritionist to provide individualized and group nutrition counseling to patients across pediatric and adult populations. The role involves assessing needs, guiding lifestyle changes, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support chronic disease education.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics and RD licensure (Texas). Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with potential travel to Centers as needed.