REGISTERED DIETITIAN - FULL TIME

InterCommunity; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

InterCommunity, Inc. is seeking a registered Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition assessment and medical nutrition therapy across our community health centers.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and behavioral health staff to improve outcomes and promote prevention for diverse populations. The role emphasizes strong documentation, care coordination, and participation in chronic disease management programs within a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike environment in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in nutrition, primary care, or community health settings.
• Master's degree preferred; CMAP-licensed or eligible dietitian-nutritionist is required or preferred.
• CPR certification and bilingual Spanish-speaking ability are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments across the lifespan using evidence-based standards.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on medical diagnoses and goals.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy for diabetes, hypertension, obesity, kidney disease, and more.
• Review and approve meal plans in residential programs.
• Deliver nutrition education to individuals and groups.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and document encounters per guidelines.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) under CMAP

Tools

Excel

Job description

We Did It Again!

InterCommunity is a 2025 Healthcare Top Workplaces Winner!

VOTED by our incredible staff a TOP WORKPLACE for 12 YEARS — including 2025!

Join a Mission That Matters

InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay.

We offer same-day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers in:

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We Did It Again!

InterCommunity is a 2025 Healthcare Top Workplaces Winner!

VOTED by our incredible staff a TOP WORKPLACE for 12 YEARS — including 2025!

Join a Mission That Matters

InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay.

We offer same-day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers in:

281 Main St., East Hartford

40 Coventry St., Hartford

828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor

Our Addiction Services Division provides a full continuum of care, including:

• Primary care integration
• Residential detox and treatment
• Outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children
• Intensive outpatient programs
• Employment and community support
• Mobile crisis evaluations
• Judicial support services
• Social rehabilitation

Why Work With Us?

At InterCommunity, we believe your well-being matters — at work and beyond. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

All benefit- eligible employees of InterCommunity are eligible for Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Group Life, Supplemental Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. (A benefit -eligible employee is one who is schedule to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.). In addition, all employees may contribute to our 401k and those who meet eligibility and service requirements will receive the company contribution. Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Our Benefits Include

• Work Life-Balance-Flexibility, generous Paid PTO, and paid holidays.
• Health & Dental insurance - flexible contribution options that includes 2 HDHP w/ HSA enrollment option or non-HDHP at a minimal cost to employees.
• Voluntary vision coverage.
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life & AD&D.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available.
• 401(k) with 3% employer match + 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Summary

The Certified and enrolled Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition assessment, counseling, education, and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients across the lifespan in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting, and school-based health centers. The dietitian works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators and community health workers to improve health outcomes, manage chronic disease, and promote disease prevention for a diverse patient population.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using evidence-based standards across the lifespan.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patients’ medical diagnosis, cultural preferences, socio-economic factors, social determinants of health screenings, and health goals.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for conditions including Diabetes and Diabetes prevention, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, obesity and weight management, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, and intolerances, and pediatric nutrition and malnutrition.
• Review and approval of meal plans in residential programs.
• Deliver individual and group nutritional education sessions.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams and accepts referrals from qualified providers for MNT.
• Participate in chronic disease management programs, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Document patient encounters in the electronic health record in accordance with organizational, state and federal guidelines and comply with standard billing practices.
• Screen patients for food insecurity, and connect them with community resources, and nutritional assistance programs.
• Support patients with lifestyle modification, behavioral changes, and goal setting using motivational interviewing techniques.
• Maintain productivity standards while ensuring high-quality patient centered care.
• Stay current with clinical guidelines, continuing education, and best practices.

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Requirements

Education &/or Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience. Master’s degree is preferred in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field. ?Certified, and enrolled dietitian-nutritionist under the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program (CMAP) Licensed Dietitian/ Nutritionist in Connecticut. Current CPR certification. Experience in primary care, community health, FQHC, or School-based health center. Bilingual, Spanish speaking, preferred.

Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• General accounting knowledge
• Knowledge & understanding of automated financial systems and budgetary report generation
• Knowledge of State and Federal Cost Standards
• Knowledge of State of Connecticut Core system
• Time Management
• Technology & Computer Literacy
• Organization Skills

Salary Description

$65,000 - $78,000