Fair Haven Community Health Care 

For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.

Job purpose

Fair Haven Community Health Care’s Nutritionist is a vital member of FHCHC’s clinical team responsible for nutrition counseling to address a wide variety of health issues and chronic illness prevention and management. FHCHC serves a diverse population with a high proportion of pediatric obesity, diabetes, and nutrition-sensitive chronic conditions. We aim to support our patients nutritionally so that they may achieve their best health. As a key member of the Food As Medicine program, the Nutritionist serves as an advisor and develops nutrition education curriculum. Within this interdisciplinary team, this position 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

Fair Haven Community Health Care is seeking a Registered Dietician (RD) or Certified Dietician-Nutritionist (CDN) with experience working with an underserved population to best meet the nutritional needs of our patients.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Patient-centered care duties include:

• 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

• Attend and actively participate in FHCHC department and team meetings to promote collaboration of services
• Leads community-facing nutrition education Food As Medicine programming and advises curriculum development

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field required, a Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field 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 the Spanish language preferred
• Familiarity with New Haven and/or Connecticut Emergency Food Systems is a plus.

An ideal candidate is collaborative and works well within the healthcare team and with community partners. Must be able to use computer software systems including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and nutrient analysis programs, as well as varied electronic medical records systems.

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 (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization 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.