Admissions Counselor PRN (Nights)

Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full-time day hours

Health benefits

PTO

Job summary

Park Royal Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian to promote health and recovery within a behavioral health setting. The role requires a bachelor’s in Dietetics and licensure eligibility, with current RD preferred.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, and you’ll join Acadia Healthcare’s national network. You’ll assess nutritional needs, approve menus, counsel patients and families, and collaborate with the treatment team to support recovery across care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University in Dietetics, Nutrition or similar field acceptable for licensure.
• Experience with Eating Disorders and Substance use strongly preferred in facilities working with those patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and develop dietary-care plans.
• Approve menus and nutritional supplements.
• Counsel patients and families on nutrition.
• Consult with physicians to determine dietary restrictions.
• Monitor food service operations for quality and safety.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Counseling patients

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Job description

Park Royal Behavioral Health Services is seeking a full time Registered Dietitian

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University in Dietetics, Nutrition or similar field acceptable for licensure.
• Current registered dietician or registration as required by state or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.

Lead With Purpose. Transform Behavioral Health Care.

Are you an experienced, licensed Dietitian ready to promote health and recovery? Join Park Royal Hospital to become part of Acadia Healthcare - the nation’s largest stand-alone provider of mental health and addiction treatment.

Why You'll Love This Role

We know top talent deserves top rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Professional Growth & Career Pathing - your development is our priority.
• Executive Mentorship - Paired with a corporate support from day one
• Competitive Salary with a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
• Full-Time, day hours
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays, extended sick leave, and mental health days.
• Industry-Leading Training & Support - You'll be paired with a corporate mentor from day one.

About Park Royal Hospital

Park Royal Hospital is a state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features. Our private free-standing 126-bed psychiatric hospital provides life-changing care for adults 18 years and older and senior adults. Inpatient and outpatient treatment is provided for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental illnesses as well as co-occurring substance use disorders.

Purpose Statement

The Dietitian is responsible for serving as the expert in the use of food and nutirition to promote health and manage disease.

Essential Functions

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Approve patient menus and nutritional supplements.
• Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications and food selection and preparation.
• Provide nutritional assessments per facility policy and regulation.
• Review and approve menus developed by the facility.
• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient.
• Participate in treatment team as appropriate.
• Review and approve facility diet manual annually in conjunction with medical staff.
• Promote better health by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases.
• Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards as needed.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University in Dietetics, Nutrition or similar field acceptable for licensure.
• Experience with Eating Disorders and Substance use strongly preferred in facilities working with those patient populations.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current registered dietician or registration as required by state or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.
• ServSafe certification or similar food safety certification where required by the state or facility.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

This position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In accordance with Florida law, employers must provide applicants with direct access to information about the state’s background screening requirements.

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To learn more about disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, and screening timelines, please visit the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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