Nutrition Therapist I, II, III, IV

Responsibilities

• Positions in this job family provide nutrition and dietary expertise along with nutrition assessment, education and counseling to individuals and groups at the local level.
• Responsible for the development, submission, and implementation of plans to provide nutrition education and services to clients within their service area.
• Provide nutrition education classes and individual nutrition counseling; interact with other public health programs; increase community awareness and positive perception of public health and nutrition; and coordinate in-service training for other nutrition staff.
• Supervise other nutritionists, including reviewing and assigning work, evaluating performance, approving leave, and initiating disciplinary actions, as well as performing related administrative functions.
• Provide coverage of essential nutrition services for assigned area when nutritionist position vacancies occur.
• Provide direction, technical guidance and supervision, or training to nutrition assistants.
• Document individual care plans, referrals, and follow-up to referrals appropriately.
• Provides nutrition in-service training to staff.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

• Holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in the field of nutrition from an accredited college or university.
• Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and licensure or provisional licensure with the Oklahoma State board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
• Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus two years of experience as a registered dietitian.
• A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience.
• Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus four years of experience as a registered dietitian.
• A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience.
• Ability to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of current nutritional sciences; skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; the ability to prepare and present nutrition education information in individual/group settings, to keep necessary records according to agency policy and procedures, and to promote a supportive work environment.
• Enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application are required at this level.
• Knowledge of current dietetics, nutritional science, and institutional diet management; of nutrition and its relationship to health; of available community resources; of administrative principles and practices, program planning, and nutrition education techniques; and of fundamental supervisory principles and practices.
• Skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing are required in this position, as well as enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application; advanced knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state program rules and regulations; of nutrition or lactation practices; and of principles and methods of teaching.

Demonstrates expertise in nutrition assessment, education, and counseling, with a strong focus on community health and public health nutrition. Possesses advanced knowledge in nutrition therapy, dietetics, and effective communication skills for individual and group settings.