Certified Nutrition Specialist

Mochi Health

. Conduct one-on-one virtual medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling visits, including personalized meal planning .

Posted 10/2/2026contractSan Francisco • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing personalized medical nutrition therapy and counseling, with a focus on evidence-based practices for patients with obesity and cardiometabolic conditions. Proficient in motivational interviewing and skilled in utilizing EMR systems for documentation and patient management.

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Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)Medical Nutrition TherapyMotivational InterviewingExperience with GLP-1 TherapyBilingual English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Nutrition CounselingPersonalized Meal PlanningPatient EducationDocumenting in EMRExperience with Anti-Obesity Medications

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationBuilding RapportAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

Online Scheduling ToolsEMR SystemsVideo-Visit Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)State Nutritionist License or Certification

Industry Keywords

Obesity MedicineCardiometabolic ConditionsBinge Eating DisorderNutrition Related to DermatologyHormone Replacement Therapy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct one-on-one virtual medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling visits, including personalized meal planning
Provide nutrition counseling across multiple specialty areas, recognizing the link between nutrition and whole-body health
Build rapport, credibility, and engagement with patients through exceptional communication
Use motivational interviewing to guide patients toward sustainable lifestyle change
Document visits in the EMR using nutrition note templates
Stay current with research on obesity medicine, GLP-1 therapy and nutrition, binge eating disorder, and emerging specialty areas
Practice only in states where legally permitted to provide medical nutrition therapy and only with patients located in those states
Adapt to a fast-paced startup environment and contribute to team-wide improvements
Deliver personalized, evidence-based nutrition care as part of a physician-led team alongside Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential in good standing with the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS)
At least 1 year of experience providing individualized nutrition counseling or medical nutrition therapy to patients with obesity, diabetes, or other cardiometabolic conditions
Legally permitted to provide medical nutrition therapy in at least one state where Mochi sees patients
A state nutritionist license or certification is required for insurance-covered visits and is strongly preferred
Individual professional liability (malpractice) insurance, or willingness to obtain it before the start date
Proficient in online scheduling tools, EMR systems, and video-visit coordination
Skilled in motivational interviewing and patient education
Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving startup environment
Current state license or certification as a nutritionist in one or more of the listed states is preferred
Experience with GLP-1 or other anti-obesity medications is preferred
Experience or interest in nutrition related to dermatology, hormone replacement therapy, mental health, longevity, or hair loss is preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract engagement
Remote work arrangement for the US-only role
Flexible virtual care delivery model
Individual professional liability insurance, or willingness to obtain it before the start date