Registered Dietitian

Title: Registered Dietitian

Status: PRN, Fridays and as needed

We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable PRN Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our interdisciplinary team.

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nutrition care for patients, with a focus on behavioral health, substance use recovery, pregnancy, and postpartum needs. This role supports both clinical stabilization and long-term wellness through nutrition education and therapeutic interventions.

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for adult and adolescent patients, including pregnant and postpartum women

• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on medical, psychiatric, and substance use diagnoses

• Provide nutrition counseling and education in both individual and group settings

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapists, and case management to support holistic patient care

• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed

• Provide specialized education related to prenatal, postpartum, and infant nutrition

• Support patients with disordered eating patterns, food insecurity, and recovery-related nutritional needs

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards

• Participate in treatment team meetings and discharge planning

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

• Current Registered Dietitian

• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Louisiana

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience preferred

• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or maternal health strongly helpful

• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Excellent documentation and organizational skills

• Trauma-informed and patient-centered approach to care

Northlake Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.