Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist – Behavioral Health (Direct Hire)
Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: $52,500 – $66,000 + Exceptional Benefits

Are you a Registered Dietitian passionate about the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health? Join a respected behavioral health organization where your expertise plays a critical role in supporting patients on their path to recovery and overall wellness.

This is a direct hire opportunity offering stability, a collaborative clinical team, and a truly outstanding benefits package

Your Impact

As a Nutritionist in a behavioral health setting, you’ll help patients build healthier relationships with food while supporting treatment for mental health and co-occurring conditions.

• Provide individual and group nutrition counseling as part of behavioral health treatment plans
• Develop and implement personalized nutrition care plans for patients with mental health and substance use disorders
• Support patients managing conditions such as eating disorders, diabetes, and medication-related nutritional concerns
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and clinical staff as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Evaluate, monitor, and document patients’ nutritional status and progress
• Create and deliver nutrition education programs tailored to behavioral health populations
• Develop educational materials that support long-term lifestyle and recovery goals
• Provide guidance to clinical staff on the role of nutrition in mental health and recovery outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Nutrition or related field
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential (required)
• Current Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (state required)
• CPR Certification
• Experience or strong interest in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and counseling techniques
• Ability to connect with patients in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Direct Hire with a respected behavioral health organization
• Competitive Salary: $52,500 – $66,000
• Unmatched Benefits Package, including:
  • Health, dental, and employee assistance programs
  • Generous paid time off
  • Retirement plan
• Monday–Friday schedule (8–5) – work-life balance matters
• Meaningful work that directly impacts patient recovery and quality of life
• Supportive, mission-driven clinical team

Make a Difference

If you’re ready to use your nutrition expertise to support mental health and recovery, this is your opportunity to truly make an impact.

Apply today and help change lives—one patient at a time.

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