Medical Nutrition Counselor
Company: Neighborhood Health
Location: Plainfield
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Nutrition Counselor under the guidance of
the Chief Medical Officer is responsible and accountable for
providing optimal nutritional care to the Neighborhood Health
Services Corporation (NHSC) patients through the assessment,
training, counseling, and evaluation of nutritional treatment
plans. He/she provides nutrition services and medical nutrition
therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals. This
individual will also promote health and safety to all patients
through responsibilities that will include (but are not limited
to), documenting the nutritional status and nutritional needs of
all NHSC patients, consults regarding advance nutrition support,
and developing or obtaining patient nutrition educations materials.
The Nutrition Counselor will carry out duties as assigned in
accordance with NHSC policy, while maintaining the standards of the
dietetic profession, Joint Commission, and other licensing,
accrediting, and regulatory agencies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1) Assess nutritional needs, diet
restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement
dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling for NHSC
patients. 2) Consult with physicians, medical case managers and
health care personnel to determine nutritional needs, diet
restrictions and medication regimen dietary requirements. 3) Advise
NHSC patients on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet
modifications, drug-food interactions, side effects management and
food selection and preparation. 4) Counsel NHSC patients on basic
rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition
monitoring to improve their quality of life. 5) Conduct periodic
medical nutritional educational sessions for the Consumer Advisory
Board (CAB) and NHSC support groups. 6) Participate in /NHSC
Department multi-disciplinary Quality Improvement team.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education or Formal Training: Bachelor’s degree
with major studies in food and nutrition. Licenses, Certifications
or Registrations: Current NJ State Registered Dietitian. Previous
Work Experience: At least two (2) years professional dietitian
experience in clinical setting. Specific Skills or Knowledge: Must
be familiar with and willing to comply with training and
enforcement requirements for Joint Commission. Must be familiar
with and willing to comply with training and enforcement
requirements for HIPAA. Must be computer literate and have working
knowledge of MS Word, Windows, and Excel. Must possess excellent
oral, written, and counseling skills. Additional Responsibilities
The Nutrition Counselor may be required to perform other duties as
assigned or when necessary if such work becomes a permanent and
regular part of the job a new job description will be prepared.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these
requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. The
Nutritional Counselor will be expected to perform any related
duties as required by NHSC. As with all NHSC positions, the
continuation of this position is subject to the availability of
sufficient grant funding resources. In addition, all NHSC employees
may be required to be reassigned or work temporarily at any one of
the work sites of the organization.
Keywords: Neighborhood Health, Philadelphia , Medical Nutrition Counselor, Healthcare , Plainfield, Pennsylvania
