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Job DescriptionLocation: U.S. (Fully Remote Open to Applicants in All 50 States)Pay: $68/session + optional passive incomeSchedule: Flexible set your own hoursType: 1099 Independent ContractorAbout the CompanySpoonly is the first national integrative mental health collective for people with chronic illness and we know nutrition is essential to whole-person care. Were hiring credentialed functional nutritionists to provide trauma-aware, systems-informed support to clients navigating complex health journeys.Our platform brings together therapists, psychiatric providers, health coaches, functional nutritionists, and somatic practitioners who believe healing happens when care is collaborative, personalized, and rooted in empathy. Providers choose their own schedules, see clients via telehealth, and are supported by a team that values autonomy, impact, and integrity.The RoleWere seeking a functional nutritionist to join our founding team as a 1099 contractor. You'll work with adults experiencing chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, fatigue, inflammation, food-related distress, and trauma.We are hiring for this role nationwide, and you may reside in any U.S. state. This position provides nutrition education, support, and coaching, not medical nutrition therapy or clinical diagnosis. This role is ideal for someone who values autonomy and purpose-driven care.This role may begin as very part-time, with income building gradually in the first 1-3 months.Because were onboarding providers ahead of our public launch, there may be a short delay before client referrals begin. Were committed to building a high-quality system before scaling rapidly.Why Choose SpoonlyHigh pay, low overhead: $68 per session.Aligned clients: We attract individuals actively seeking gut-brain, hormone, and anti-inflammatory nutrition support.Total flexibility: See as many or as few clients as you like. Use Spoonly to supplement or replace private practice.Streamlined tech & support: Intake forms, scheduling, payments, and reminders are handled via our secure system.Values-driven care: We support practitioners who prioritize autonomy, empathy, and trauma-informed care.Must-HavesTraining as a functional nutrition practitioner or functional nutrition coach (e.g., FNLP, NTP, FDNP, Functional Nutrition Alliance, IFNA, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, similar programs)Experience providing non-clinical, food-first, root-cause–informed nutrition supportAbility to support clients with chronic illness through education, coaching, pacing, and lifestyle guidanceStrong understanding of gut-brain health, inflammation patterns, energy regulation, and stress physiologyComfortable staying strictly within a coaching + education scope (no diagnosis, no medical nutrition therapy, no prescriptive diets)Clear, compassionate communication and comfort with virtual client workTrauma-informed, client-centered, and equity-centered practice styleSecure home office setup (internet + webcam)Important Note About ScopeThis is a non-clinical role. Because of scope and licensure requirements, this position is not a fit for Registered Dietitians, RDNs, CNS candidates, nurses, or clinicians seeking to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).Bonus QualificationsWe especially welcome providers with any of the following:Functional & Integrative Nutrition TrainingCertification or advanced coursework from IFM, IFNA, Precision Nutrition, or FDNFamiliarity with nutrition for SIBO, leaky gut, histamine intolerance, hormone imbalance, or chronic inflammationComfort using tools like food-mood tracking, pacing protocols, or elimination/reintroduction strategiesExperience AreasGroup facilitation or nutrition education workshopsSupporting clients navigating both mental health and physical health concernsTo ApplyShare your credentials and a few sentences about your philosophy of care. Please write in your own voice. Were not looking for a polished cover letter, just a genuine reflection of who you are and why this work speaks to you.Spoonly is committed to trauma-informed care, equity, and creating emotionally safe spaces for both clients and providers. We welcome diverse applicants and are building a collaborative, purpose-driven culture.
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