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Fair Haven Community Health Care is a community health center that has served more than 165,000 office visits across 21 locations for over 54 years. Guided by a Board of Directors that includes patients, the organization is dedicated to delivering high‑quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Its mission is to enhance the health and social well‑being of the communities it serves through equitable, high‑quality, culturally responsive patient‑centered care. Job purpose Fair Haven Community Health Care’s Nutritionist is a vital member of the clinical team responsible for nutrition counseling to address a wide variety of health issues and chronic illness prevention and management. The Nutritionist 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. Duties and 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 Community Outreach and Collaboration Attend and actively participate in FHCHC department and team meetings to promote collaboration of services Lead community‑facing nutrition education Food As Medicine programming and advise curriculum development Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred. 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 Fluency in Spanish preferred Familiarity with New Haven and/or Connecticut Emergency Food Systems is a plus An ideal candidate is collaborative, works well within the healthcare team and with community partners, and can use computer software systems including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, nutrient analysis programs and electronic medical records systems. 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 OUR CULTURE At Fair Haven Community Health Care, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to improving the health and well‑being of the communities we serve through equitable, high‑quality, patient‑centered care that is culturally responsive. American with Disabilities Requirements External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation determined on a case‑by‑case basis. Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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