Part-Time Independent Contract Dietitian (1099)

NorthKey Community Care; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Independent contractor

Professional development

Liability coverage

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a Licensed Registered Dietitian for a part-time contract role (1099). The position offers flexible scheduling, with 2–3 days per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:30 pm. In-person services occur at Covington and/or Florence, with potential hybrid options based on needs.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, counseling, and creating care plans, along with documentation and collaboration with the treatment team to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Relevant experience, expertise, and knowledge.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hit the ground running and help develop the program.
• Conduct routine screening and monitoring of clients' health status.
• Provide clinical nutrition assessment, follow-up, and counseling.
• Assist with development of service plans based on assessment data.
• Provide consultation to behavioral health and medical staff.
• Assist clients with meal planning and tracking dietary intake.
• Document services, plans, progress notes, consent and reviews.
• Ensure patients are seen regularly and adhere to standards of care.
• Monitor for changes in mental or medical conditions; coordinate with staff.
• Collaborate with team for quality patient care and participate in meetings.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Job description

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a Licensed Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team on a part-time contract basis (1099). This position is ideal for a self-motivated professional who values flexibility and enjoys providing high-quality, evidence-based nutrition services. Enjoy the freedom to create a schedule that works for you.

Contractors may choose the days and hours they work Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm (2 to 3 days a week). A hybrid work option may be available based on business needs. In-Person services will be provided at our Covington and/or Florence locations.

PERKS & PAY

• Salary: $31.73 an hour
• Flexible, SELT-scheduled hours
• Independent contractor (1099) position
• Opportunity to work independently while collaborating with a supportive team
• Professional Development
• Professional liability coverage for clinical staff
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or advanced degree with a major in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Relevant experience, expertise, and knowledge.
• Good written and verbal communication skills

JOB DUTIES

• This is a new position with NorthKey. We are looking for someone ready to hit the ground running and help with developing this program.
• Conduct routine screening and monitoring of clients' health status to improve the health and physical condition of clients.
• Provide clinical nutrition assessment, follow-up, and nutrition counseling.
• Assist client and treatment team in the development of service plans based upon assessment data to include goals and interventions related to nutrition.
• Provide consultation to behavioral health and medical staff.
• Assist clients with the development of nutritional interventions, which may include meal planning and tracking of dietary intake.
• Complete quality documentation of services provided, including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and other required information to assure compliance with organizational policies and third-party compliance standards.
• Ensure patients are seen routinely.
• Adhere to appropriate standards of care.
• Assist the treatment team in monitoring individuals for changes or decline in mental status or medical conditions.
• Collaborate with other staff members to promote quality patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team communications.
• Perform histories and screenings, risk factor assessments per policies and/or as indicated.
• Ensure appropriate communication with other internal and external professionals for effective delivery of quality patient care.
• Adhere responsibly to all NorthKey policies and procedures.
• Adhere to confidentiality in all matters pertaining to client information.
• Maximize efficiency and effective use of time in maintaining accurate and punctual time reporting.
• Attend internal meetings relating to responsibilities and duties.
• Maintain a professional and business-like manner in dealing with all internal staff, Board members, state and governmental staff, sub-contractors, and vendors of NorthKey

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided quality, evidence-based mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region.

Join our team to help us fulfill our mission of Transforming Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities Services!