Nutritionist

About the job

As a Nutritionist at Clifton Springs Health Center in DeKalb County, GA, you'll play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of the community by providing nutritional assessment, counseling, and educational services in a public health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess individual nutritional status and needs for patients in health department services.
• Apply federal and state regulations to provide nutrition services, especially for WIC Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program participants.
• Counsel patients in WIC and other programs about nutritional requirements suitable for their needs.
• Refer patients to other health or public agencies as indicated.
• Monitor clinics, complete reviews, and identify WIC patients needing intensive treatment.
• Plan and implement group nutrition education activities and in-service programs for staff and agencies.
• Prepare and select educational materials and engage with mass media to promote accurate nutrition information.
• Document all activities and counseling using standard procedures.
• Perform internal audits, collect data for program evaluation, and perform related administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, or related field; DPD program completion required.
• Two years of job-related experience in nutrition care.
• Alternate: Two years at equivalent Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 level.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 3 weeks each of annual and sick leave.
• Flexible schedule within core hours.
• Pension plan, employer 401K match, and health benefits.
• Flexible spending and wellness programs.
• Growth opportunities and a supportive, diverse work environment.

Location

• Clifton Springs Health Center, DeKalb County, GA.

Additional Information

• Employment subject to background and drug screening, reference/education/licensure verification, and immunizations as required.

Healthcare · 10,000+

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency in preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective. Established as an independent state agency in 2011, DPH operates through numerous divisions and collaborates with Georgia's 159 county health departments and 18 public health districts. Key functions include health promotion, disease prevention, maternal and child health, infectious disease control, environmental health, epidemiology, emergency preparedness, and vital records management. DPH's mission is to protect the lives of all Georgians by ensuring a safe and healthy environment.