Job Description

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 disorders
• Develop and lead weekly nutrition education groups for patients and parents/caregivers
• Maintain accurate and complete nutritional data in the EMR
• Communicate with outside providers and patient family members as needed regarding nutritional needs and progress
• Coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, organization, and adherence to food safety standards

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dietetics program
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) license in good standing with Washington State certification
• Current WA State Food Handler’s Permit or ability to obtain within two weeks of hire
• Prior experience working with eating disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, mood disorders, or anxiety-related conditions
• Experience with EMR platforms such as Kipu, AVEA, and/or Waystar

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience in behavioral health or specialized nutrition care
• Strong empathy, emotional intelligence, and ability to support patients experiencing complex mental health challenges

Contract 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 Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan

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