Job Description

Position: Certified Diabetes Educator / Registered Dietitian (RD)
Location: Brooklyn, NY (On-site)
Schedule: Monday To Friday | Full Time
Salary: Starting at $100k/year


About the Organization
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to underserved communities across Brooklyn.



Role Overview
The Certified Diabetes Educator / Registered Dietitian will provide comprehensive diabetes education and nutrition counseling to patients and families. This role focuses on promoting healthy lifestyle changes, improving diabetes self-management, and supporting clinical outcomes through evidence-based care.



Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Education

• Provide individualized nutrition counseling and diabetes self-management education
• Conduct group education sessions and workshops
• Educate patients on lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and medication adherence
• Support patients through ongoing engagement platforms (e.g., digital coaching tools)

Clinical & Program Support

• Develop and implement personalized treatment and nutrition plans
• Monitor patient progress and adherence to care plans
• Assist in maintaining American Diabetes Association (ADA) program recognition
• Participate in quality improvement and reporting initiatives

Collaboration & Outreach

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and care coordinators
• Train and educate clinical staff on diabetes care and nutrition
• Participate in outreach activities, meetings, and in-service trainings

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Food & Nutrition or related field
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)
• New York State Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) / CDCES (or eligible within 1 year)
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Minimum 1+ year of experience in diabetes education or related field
• Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid enrollment

Skills & Competencies

• Strong patient education and counseling skills
• Ability to lead group sessions and build patient engagement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with EMR systems and MS Office tools
• Knowledge of nutrition analysis and diabetes care practices

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Transportation Benefits
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Profit Sharing Plan

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