Community Dietitian II – Temporary

State of Oklahoma

. Provide nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and group education through in-person visits, telehealth, and community presentations .

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeOklahoma • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $49 - $52 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy, with a strong focus on community health initiatives and collaboration with healthcare providers. Proficient in utilizing digital tools for patient engagement and delivering effective nutrition education.

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Registered DietitianMedical Nutrition TherapyCommunity Health InitiativesNutrition Education TechniquesData Collection and Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Nutrition CounselingMenu PlanningNutritional Values AnalysisNutrition SurveysProgram PlanningFood Preparation MethodsBehavior Change TechniquesTherapeutic DietsCommunity Resource KnowledgeHealth Requirements Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationRelationship BuildingFlexibilityPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Digital Tools for Patient EngagementTelehealth PlatformsFood Tracking Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered DietitianLicensure with Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

Industry Keywords

Chronic Disease PreventionFood InsecurityCommunity Health DisparitiesPublic HealthNutrition Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and group education through in-person visits, telehealth, and community presentations
Promote nutrition interventions addressing chronic disease prevention, food insecurity, and community health disparities
Collaborate with local organizations, healthcare providers, hospitals, and Community Health Workers
Facilitate warm handoffs and connect clients with social work, mental health, lactation support, and community programs
Provide nutrition education at community events, grocery shopping tours, and cooking demonstrations
Participate in data collection, evaluation, and reporting to measure program effectiveness
Represent county health departments in community coalitions, meetings, and health promotion events
Deliver medical nutrition therapy with or without a healthcare-provider referral
Provide individualized and group counseling via telehealth, in-person visits, or home visits
Lead community or virtual nutrition education sessions
Use digital tools and applications for patient engagement, food tracking, and behavior change
Travel to counties within assigned districts
Establish and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers, community health workers, food pantries, schools, and local organizations
Coordinate closed-loop referrals and integrate nutrition services into clinical and community settings
Participate in community health initiatives, outreach events, and regional coalitions
Connect clients to community and social service resources
Support agency mission, policies, confidentiality standards, and ethical behavior
Work effectively in a team environment
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level II: Registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Level II: Licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Level III: Registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Level III: Licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Level III: Two years of experience as a registered dietitian in a food service operation or in a public or community health program or facility
Level III: A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree in foods and nutrition with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience
Knowledge of current dietetics and institutional diet management
Knowledge of nutrition and its relationship to health
Knowledge of nutritional values, costs and accounting
Knowledge of available community resources
Knowledge of health requirements and personal hygiene
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices
Knowledge of modern methods, materials and equipment used in food preparation and service
Knowledge of conducting and interpreting nutrition surveys
Knowledge of economic and social trends in nutrition
Knowledge of program planning and nutrition education techniques
Ability to plan menus for general and special therapeutic diets
Ability to keep necessary records
Ability to establish effective working relationships with others
Ability to present and prepare educational materials
Ability to develop curricula for nutrition education programs
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to evaluate and judge the quality of food materials and develop menus
Willingness to complete all job-related travel
Flexible schedule to accommodate community events and outreach activities

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