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Dietitian/Nutritionist – Savannah, GA

Savannah, GA

Job Summary:
Under broad supervision, plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Plans and conducts food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease
• Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals – Recommends nutritional care plans and documents plans and progress in individuals’ records
• Assesses nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling
• Counsels’ individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, and three (3) years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Dietitian/Nutritionist 2 (HCP021) or position equivalent.

• Requires registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensure
• Must have At Least One to Two years’ experience as a Registered/Licensed Dietitian
• Experience working with Mental Health individuals a plus but not required
• Experience working in a leadership role