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REGISTERED DIETITIAN APPLICANT / REGISTERED DIETITIAN / REGISTERED DIETITIAN SPECIALIST



The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this rewarding role, you’ll play a vital part in promoting health and wellness by developing and overseeing nutrition plans that enhance the quality of life for the individuals we serve.

If you’re passionate about using your expertise to support others and want to grow your career in a supportive environment, PSSC is the place for you!

Requirements

Possession of provisional Louisiana dietitian/nutritionist license.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
Calculates, writes, adapts, and modifies diets or menus to meet individual needs.

Counsels and teaches patients and their families the practical and technical aspects for the diet as it relates to the particular patient's health problem.

Supervises subordinates in the production of meals and service, sanitation and storage.


Position-Specific Details:

Department:  LDH Dietary

SHIFT: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM PASS DAYS: Saturday / Sunday

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Detail, Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

Career Progression:Registered Dietitian Applicant, Registered Dietitian, Registered Dietitian Specialist

Compensation: (Depends on Qualifications): Registered Dietitian Applicant:   $ 21.05 Hourly - $37.88 Hourly

Registered Dietitian:  $ 22.52 Hourly - $40.53 Hourly

Registered Dietitian Specialist:   $ 24.10 Hourly - $43.37 Hourly


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants within 90 days of graduation are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:  

Gabriel K. Jeane 

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

P.O. Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360 

Gabriel.Jeane@la.gov

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide athttp://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Date Posted
12/23/2025
Job Reference
PSSC 25-141-GJ
Organization
LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities
Location
Pineville, LA 70802
Category
Nutrition/Dietitian
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