The dietitian provides nutritional care, treatment, and education to patients in a behavioral health facility based on individual assessments. Responsibilities include formulating dietary plans and collaborating with clinical services to meet treatment goals.
Responsibilities
Dietitian (PRN) Turning Point is currently seeking a licensed Dietitian for on-site PRN work that is vital to the successful operation of our behavioral health facility.
The dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care, treatment, rehabilitation, and education to patients based on patient assessments of needs, conditions, impairments, disabilities, and age.
Collaborates with Clinical Services and other departments to accomplish the treatment goals of Turning Point.
In addition to the above, duties may include: Reviews and/or completes nutritional screens and assessments, formulating dietary plan with consideration of age and culturally specific nutritional needs.
Orients patients to dietary goals and policies.
Provides group and individual nutrition education.
This position is PRN as needed, usually scheduled in advance.
Apply online at https://jobs.uhsinc.com/turning-point-care-center Turning Point Care Center, LLC For more than 40 years, Turning Point Care Center has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse.
We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA.
Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery.
We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers.
Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward.
We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.
Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or related field required.
Licensed by the State of Georgia Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) Two (2) years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian preferred.
Experience working with Substance Abuse/Behavioral Health patients preferred.
Must work well both independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.
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Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition and licensure by the State of Georgia are required. Candidates must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, with a preference for two years of clinical experience in behavioral health.
bachelor degree
professional certificate
Patient Education
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Nutritional Assessment
Clinical Nutrition
Dietary Planning
Behavioral Health Care
Patient Rehabilitation
Nutritional Screening
Posting details
Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Moultrie, Georgia
Posted
Jun 22, 2026
Closes
Jun 22, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Market context
Georgia dietitian roles need licensure
In Georgia, dietitian openings are often tied to hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings that need licensed clinical nutrition support. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for a current Georgia Dietitian license, a foods and nutrition degree, and prior hospital clinical nutrition experience; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and highlight any inpatient or clinical nutrition work in your resume.
