Pays up to $5,000Counselor market median is ~$71k (315 jobs) · Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (6.9/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)

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Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, Nebraska

Nutrition Therapist

Counselor Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)No nightsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Day shift. 8-5. Occasional weekends. $5K tuition assistance. Work with a top academic health network. Actually go home at 5pm.

Join Nebraska Medicine as a Nutrition Therapist – Omaha, NE in Omaha, Nebraska. Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are.

Key Responsibilities

  • Nutrition Therapist Manage medical nutrition care for a generalized patient population.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate nutrition care with the patient’s overall plan of care throughout the continuum.
  • Use skills, knowledge, evidence-based practice, and clinical judgment to address prevention, delay, or management of acute or chronic diseases and conditions for individuals and groups.

Requirements

  • Knowledge and application of Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) required.
  • Clear and consistent written and verbal communication required.
  • Proficient use of technology and its applications, including word processing, nutrient analysis, spreadsheet software required.
  • Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening and observation required.

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Work with Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics, RDN certification, and LMNT licensure in Nebraska. Proficiency in NCPT and strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical Nutrition TherapyNutrition Care Process and TerminologyPatient CounselingClinical JudgmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationNutrition AssessmentEvidence-Based PracticePatient EducationCritical ThinkingNutrient AnalysisService ExcellencePatient Centered Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nutrition Therapist at Nebraska Medicine a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context

In Nebraska, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$78k across 43 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Nebraska's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Nebraska ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 315 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Nebraska Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Omaha, Nebraska
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year
35% tuition discount at Clarkson College
Career advancement opportunities
Full benefits package