Provide inpatient nutrition care for patients in a behavioral health setting, completing comprehensive assessments, individualized care plans, and counseling for psychiatric and co-occurring medical needs. The work includes support for issues such as medication-related weight changes, metabolic risk, disordered eating, and substance use recovery, with a mix of onsite and remote responsibilities across two campuses. The role also includes interdisciplinary collaboration, food service coordination, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized, evidence-based nutrition care plans.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients individually and in groups.
- Address behavioral health nutrition concerns, including psychiatric and co-occurring medical conditions.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and other members of the treatment team.
- Review therapeutic diet orders and coordinate with food service to support patient needs and regulatory standards.
- Maintain timely and accurate electronic medical record documentation.
- Serve as a nutrition resource for hospital staff and support staff education.
Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
- Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
- Washington State Certified Dietitian (CD), or eligibility to obtain it before start.
- Ability to work independently and manage time across two campuses.
- Reliable transportation for travel between campuses.
Preferred
- Behavioral health, psychiatric, or eating disorder experience.
- Clinical experience in a hospital or inpatient setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients and interdisciplinary teams.
Benefits & Perks
- Part-time schedule with 12-24 hours per week.
- Hybrid work model with 50% remote work.
- Flexible scheduling, including choice of days and hours.
- Paid travel time to and from the facility at the hourly rate.
- Compensation of $40.00-$45.00 per hour, based on experience.