A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
InterCommunity Health Care East Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance 401(k) 3% Match Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance
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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
