Registered Dietitian
Bellevue, WA 98004
Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM
Pay Range : $39 - $42 / hour (dependent on experience)
Overview
This role provides comprehensive nutritional support for teen and adult patients receiving treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders in residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs. The Registered Dietitian will deliver patient-centered nutrition care using a HAES (Health at Every Size) approach and collaborate closely with clinical and medical teams to support whole-person treatment.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
- Provide individualized nutritional care, including nutrition assessments, care planning, monitoring, evaluation, and enteral nutrition therapy (residential only)
- Coordinate weekly meetings with patients to create meal plans and establish / assess nutrition goals using a HAES-informed approach
- Monitor and assist with meal preparation and planning
- Offer regular meal and snack monitoring across programs.
Program Support
Assist in developing meal and snack menus for PHP and residential programs that support treatment of anxiety, depression, and eating disordersDevelop and lead weekly nutrition education groups for patients and parents / caregiversMaintain accurate and complete nutritional data in the EMRCommunicate with outside providers and patient family members as needed regarding nutritional needs and progressCoordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary treatment teamEnsure kitchen cleanliness, organization, and adherence to food safety standardsRequired Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Dietetics programCurrent Registered Dietitian (RD) license in good standing with Washington State certificationCurrent WA State Food Handler’s Permit or ability to obtain within two weeks of hirePrior experience working with eating disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, mood disorders, or anxiety-related conditionsExperience with EMR platforms such as Kipu, AVEA, and / or WaystarPreferred Qualifications
Additional experience in behavioral health or specialized nutrition careStrong empathy, emotional intelligence, and ability to support patients experiencing complex mental health challengesContract Length :
640 Hours. Opportunity to convert to permanent hire after satisfactory completion of contract.
Benefits :
Paid Sick Time Offered (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances; WA - 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked)Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans : 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1 / 1, 4 / 1, 7 / 1, and 10 / 1)Short Term Disability InsuranceTerm Life Insurance Plan