Adolescent Dietitian: Dual-Location, In-Person

Cedar Park TMS; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maples in Hammond and Baton Rouge, LA seeks a compassionate Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to provide nutritional services for adolescents in residential behavioral health care. You will assess, plan, educate, and support meals and recovery plans across two locations.

This part-time, in-person role involves collaboration with therapists and nursing staff, coordinating with food service, tracking progress, and maintaining thorough documentation to support compliant, individualized care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Current Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential.
• Current Louisiana license to practice dietetics and nutrition, or eligibility to obtain licensure before beginning employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between Hammond and Baton Rouge locations.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ nutritional needs and develop individualized nutrition plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to adolescents.
• Lead nutrition-focused groups on body image and recovery.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and food service staff.
• Document in medical records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support two program locations with consistent coverage.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in nutrition/dietetics

RD/RDN credential

Job description

The Maples in Hammond and Baton Rouge, LA seeks a compassionate Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to provide nutritional services for adolescents in residential behavioral health care. You will assess, plan, educate, and support meals and recovery plans across two locations.

This part-time, in-person role involves collaboration with therapists and nursing staff, coordinating with food service, tracking progress, and maintaining thorough documentation to support compliant, individualized care.