Adolescent Dietitian - Flexible 1099 Contract

Lotusbh; Florida; On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Lotus Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian (RDN/LDN) to support adolescents in a residential behavioral health program in Winter Springs, Florida. The role involves individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and leading nutrition education groups in collaboration with medical and residential teams.

This is an in-person 1099 contract with flexible hours (4–6 per week, potentially up to one full day).

Qualifications

• Active Florida RDN credential required.
• Active Florida LDN license required.
• Experience with adolescents preferred.
• Experience with eating disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop individualized recommendations.
• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling to adolescent clients.
• Facilitate nutrition education and wellness groups.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and residential teams.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation.
• Communicate nutritional goals and progress with families and providers.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Adolescent nutrition

Behavioral health collaboration

Psychoeducation groups

Documentation

Independent contractor mindset

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Education

Florida RDN credential

Florida LDN license

Job description

Schedule & Position Overview

This is an in-person 1099 contract position supporting adolescents in a residential behavioral health treatment program located in Winter Springs, Florida.

The ideal contactor is seeking supplemental income, private practice expansion, or a second professional opportunity and must be able to maintain a flexible schedule based on client census and program needs.

Current needs are approximately 4–6 hours per week, which may include:

• Individual nutrition counseling sessions
• Nutrition education groups
• Treatment team collaboration
• Staff and client education

As census increases, additional hours may become available, including up to one full day per week.

Local 1099 within a reasonable commuting distance are strongly preferred.
Compensation

$50–$65 per hour
1099 Independent Contractor Position

About Lotus Behavioral Health

Lotus Behavioral Health provides outpatient and residential treatment for adolescents experiencing substance use and mental health disorders. We integrate medical care, therapy, and nutrition into each client's individualized treatment plan to support whole-person healing and recovery.

Position Summary

Lotus Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Dietitian (RDN/LDN) with a strong understanding of adolescent nutrition, behavioral health, and eating disorders.

The Registered Dietitian will work collaboratively with medical providers, therapists, nursing staff, and residential team members to provide individualized nutrition support, facilitate nutrition-focused groups, and assist adolescents in developing healthy relationships with food and wellness.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop individualized recommendations
• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling to adolescent clients
• Facilitate engaging nutrition education and wellness groups
• Support clients experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating behaviors, and nutrition-related concerns
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and residential teams
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as needed
• Assist with healthy meal planning and nutrition-related wellness initiatives
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
• Communicate appropriately with families and treatment providers regarding nutritional goals and progress

Qualifications

• Active Florida Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required
• Active Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) license required
• Experience working with adolescents strongly preferred
• Experience treating eating disorders and disordered eating strongly preferred
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, residential treatment, PHP, or IOP settings preferred
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational or nutrition groups preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Commitment to trauma-informed and client-centered care

All individuals applying and/or working at Lotus Behavioral Health are subject to State and Federal Background Screening requirements. For additional information, please visit: https://crw.flclearinghouse.com/

This is a contract position

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* Can you pass a mandatory drug test? Yes No * This position requires passing a Florida DCF Level 2 Background Screening and meeting Good Moral Character requirements. Do you have any past or pending offenses that would disqualify you under DCF Level 2 screening requirements (including Felony 3rd Degree, violent, sexual, abuse, or exploitation-related offenses)? Responses will be used to determine eligibility for employment? Yes No * How many years of experience do you have for this role? * What is your desire pay, based on the pay range we have posted? * Why do you think you are a fit for this role? * Do have reliable transportation?