DSHS BHA Dietitian

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to join our team at the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH) in Tukwila, WA.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dietitian to utilize their clinical nutrition skills to impact our community. As a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, you will perform professional-level nutrition assessments, counseling, and education, and provide medical nutritional therapy to civilly committed adult patients in a psychiatric setting.

• Assess nutrition status and provide care using the Nutrition Care Process for our diverse psychiatric patient population
• Recommend appropriate interventions, including therapeutic diet orders, oral supplements, and enteral nutrition orders
• Monitor patient response to interventions and individual progress
• Evaluate and monitor nutritional status and update plan of care
• Design and provide nutrition education to patients individually and in group settings
• Promote optimal patient health at the individual patient level and hospital-wide
• Participate in the planning of nutritionally adequate menus
• Conduct peer chart reviews and provide feedback to the supervisor
• Participate in department meetings and communicate with the care team and peers
• Help mediate food services for patient care
• Help facilitate community nutrition inpatient areas

• Knowledge of principles of medical nutrition therapy
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge via continuing education and current dietitian credentials
• Knowledge of computer software, information systems, networks, and platforms
• Skills in working with confidential client information
• Ability to instruct others
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work under stressful conditions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with food service teams

Professionals with a bachelor's degree involving major study in food and nutrition or dietetics. Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within one year of date of hire. Must have a valid Washington State Food Handler's Permit.

The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and basic life insurance, as well as a retirement plan and paid leave. We also offer opportunities for professional development and growth.

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