Key Facts

Remote From:

Indiana (USA) , North Carolina (USA)

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Roles & Responsibilities

Associate’s degree and three (3) years of experience in healthcare, public health, nutrition programs, or community-based program development
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience in the relevant fields
Valid driver’s license
Must reside in North Carolina and within Region 5 of Trillium’s catchment area

Requirements:

Develop a comprehensive regional Food is Medicine strategy aligned with NC ROOTS priorities
Partner with the CMO and providers to embed Food is Medicine into clinical workflows
Build and manage a regional network of food providers and community partners
Translate strategy into clear implementation plans, workflows, and timelines

Trillium Health Resources

Insurance

About Trillium Health Resources

Trillium Health Resources manages specialty behavioral health care for eastern North Carolinians across 28 counties. Trillium is committed to transforming lives and building community well-being through partnership, access to services and proven solutions designed to help those we serve reach their fullest potential. Everyone on Trillium’s staff--our care managers, call center, claims agents, project managers, and IT staff--all contribute to this mission. We offer a challenging, engaging work environment where staff take home more than a paycheck. Our performance management plan includes regular check-ins to examine individual employee goals and professional development plan. Our departments work on cross-functional, short-term projects and long ranging initiatives. Every day we see the results of our dedication, in the smiles of children on our accessible playgrounds and pride on the face of an adult cooking a meal for the first time. By joining Trillium, you are doing more than going to work…you are transforming lives. We help those with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and substance use disorders (Medicaid members and state-funded recipients) get the services they need to improve well-being and live fulfilling lives. We are dedicated to carrying out our mission by investing in the health and well-being of the communities we serve and empowering individuals with access to services, tools and resources to live a fulfilling life. Trillium reserves the right to hide material (comments, images and/or links to other sites) that contains anything vulgar or sexually explicit; is spam; advocates or depicts illegal activity; targets or disparages any ethnic, racial, other type of group; contains personal attacks of any kind; promotes private business ventures, services, or products; campaigns for public office or promotes a political organization; infringes on copyrights or trademarks; or is off topic.

Company type: SME

Industry: Insurance

Founded: 2018

Company size: 501 - 1000

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Job description

Pay Plan Title: Unit Manager

Working Title: NC ROOTS Regional Head of Food is Medicine Program Development

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posting Salary Range: $67,632 - $90,457

Office Location: Remote in North Carolina and within Region 5 of Trillium’s catchment area (See requirements section for included counties)

POSTING DETAILS:

Make an Impact

Trillium Health Resources is a Tailored Plan and Managed Care Organization (MCO) serving 46 counties across North Carolina. We manage services for individuals with serious mental health needs, substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and intellectual/development (IDD) disabilities. Our mission is to help individuals and families build strong foundations for healthy, fulfilling lives.

Why Work for Us?

Trillium believes that empowering others begins with supporting our team. We offer our employees:

A collaborative, mission-driven work environment
Competitive benefits and work-from-home options for most positions
Opportunities for professional growth in a diverse inclusive culture

Every day, our work changes lives – from children thriving through early intervention and school-based therapies, to adults with severe mental illness living independently and contributing to their communities.

If you are looking for a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of others, apply today!

What We’re Looking For

Trillium Health Resources has a career opening for an NC ROOTS Regional Head of Food is Medicine Program Development Manager to join our team! The Regional Head of Food is Medicine Program Development is responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing a comprehensive, region-wide Food is Medicine strategy under the NC ROOTS Hub. This role integrates nutrition-based interventions into clinical care and community systems to improve outcomes for high-risk populations, particularly those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and maternal health needs. The Head of Food is Medicine ensures that all programs are evidence-based, clinically aligned, operationally scalable, and tied to measurable health outcomes and cost impact.

*Recruitment for this position is being conducted in anticipation of program funding approval. The position is contingent upon receipt and continuation of funding through the NC Roots effective June 1, 2026. The organization reserves the right to delay hiring, modify, or withdraw the position based on funding status.

On a typical day, you might:

Develop a comprehensive regional Food is Medicine strategy aligned with NC ROOTS priorities.
Partner with the CMO and providers to embed Food is Medicine into clinical workflows.
Build and manage a regional network of food providers and community partners, including food banks and pantries, local farms and food distributors, and community-based organizations.
Translate strategy into clear implementation plans, workflows, and timelines.
Identify workforce needs related to nutrition and food program delivery.

Employee Benefits:

Trillium knows that work/life balance is essential. That’s why we offer:

Typical working hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; flexible work schedules with some roles with management approval.
Work-from-home options available for most positions
Health Insurance with no premium for employee coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays in your first year
NC Local Government Retirement Pension (defined-benefit plan) https://www.myncretirement.gov/systems-funds/local-governmental-employees-retirement-system-lgers/lgers-handbook
401k with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Quarterly stipend for remote work supplies

Qualifications

Required:

Associate’s degree and three (3) years of experience in healthcare, public health, nutrition programs, or community-based program development, including experience in the design or implementation of Food is Medicine, nutrition, or food access programs; OR
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience in healthcare, public health, nutrition programs, or community-based program development, including experience in the design or implementation of Food is Medicine, nutrition, or food access programs; OR
Equivalent combination of education/experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must reside in North Carolina and within Region 5 of Trillium’s catchment area, which includes the following counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nutrition, or a related field.
Supervision of two (2) or more employees.
Clinical nutrition experience.
Experience with Medicaid populations and/or value-based care models.
Experience working with food systems, supply chains, or community food networks.
Familiarity with North Carolina healthcare and community landscape.
Fully licensed by the State of North Carolina as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Deadline for Application: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

How to Apply

To be considered, submit your application and resume through our ADP Career Center. Your resume must include:

Employer name, dates of service (month/year), average hours worked per week, and essential job duties
Education details (degree type, date awarded, institution, field of study)
Licensure/certification information, if applicable

After submission, your resume will be reviewed to ensure it meets the essential criteria for the position. You’ll be notified by HR regarding your application status as appropriate. All applicants will receive a final update once the recruitment cycle closes.

Join our Talent Community through ADP to stay informed about future opportunities. Be sure to keep your resume updated in your profile.

Trillium Health Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and a drug-free workplace. All candidates must pass a drug test as a condition of employment.

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