Nutrition Therapist I, II, III, IV

State of Oklahoma

Nutrition Therapist providing nutrition education and counseling to individuals in Oklahoma. Responsible for developing and implementing nutrition education plans and overseeing nutrition services in local communities.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeChickasha • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,853 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Positions in this job family provide nutrition and dietary expertise along with nutrition assessment, education and counseling to individuals and groups at the local level.
Responsible for the development, submission, and implementation of plans to provide nutrition education and services to clients within their service area.
Provide nutrition education classes and individual nutrition counseling; interact with other public health programs; increase community awareness and positive perception of public health and nutrition; and coordinate in-service training for other nutrition staff.
Supervise other nutritionists, including reviewing and assigning work, evaluating performance, approving leave, and initiating disciplinary actions, as well as performing related administrative functions.
Provide coverage of essential nutrition services for assigned area when nutritionist position vacancies occur.
Provide direction, technical guidance and supervision, or training to nutrition assistants.
Documents individual care plans, referrals, and follow-up to referrals appropriately.
Provides nutrition in-service training to staff.
Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in the field of nutrition from an accredited college or university.
Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and licensure or provisional licensure with the Oklahoma State board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus two years of experience as a registered dietitian.
A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience.
Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus four years of experience as a registered dietitian.
A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience.
Ability to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of current nutritional sciences; skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; the ability to prepare and present nutrition education information in individual/group settings, to keep necessary records according to agency policy and procedures, and to promote a supportive work environment.
Enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application are required at this level.
Knowledge of current dietetics, nutritional science, and institutional diet management; of nutrition and its relationship to health; of available community resources; of administrative principles and practices, program planning, and nutrition education techniques; and of fundamental supervisory principles and practices.
Skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing are required in this position, as well as enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application; advanced knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state program rules and regulations; of nutrition or lactation practices; and of principles and methods of teaching.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
Longevity Bonus for years of service

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Hard Skills & Tools

Nutrition AssessmentNutrition Education TechniquesNutritional ScienceNutrition TherapyProgram PlanningRecord KeepingDiet ManagementCommunity Resource KnowledgeTeaching PrinciplesAdministrative Principles

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTeam Coordination

Certifications

Registered Dietitian (RD)Licensure with Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision