DSHS ESH Dietitian 2

Job Title

Use your clinical expertise where it truly matters. In this role, you won't just manage nutrition — you'll support recovery for individuals in a behavioral health setting. Your work directly contributes to patient stability, treatment progress, and overall well-being. Join the Department of Social and Health Services' Eastern State Hospital and become part of a collaborative dietetics team delivering consistent, high-quality care in a structured, mission-driven environment.

Within the first year, you will:

• Improve continuity of care through reliable, patient-centered nutrition services
• Deliver assessments and interventions that support patient health and recovery
• Independently manage a clinical caseload with consistent, timely nutrition care
• Build strong partnerships with interdisciplinary treatment teams across wards
• Adapt to varying unit needs and provide coverage during staff absences
• Contribute to a stable and collaborative dietetics team environment
• Engage effectively with patients in a behavioral health setting

You work within a small, team-oriented group of dietitians at Eastern State Hospital, partnering closely with interdisciplinary treatment teams. The environment values collaboration, adaptability, and shared responsibility to ensure consistent patient care across units. This is a fully onsite position based at Eastern State Hospital. The role offers a stable Monday—Friday schedule with holidays off, supporting strong work-life balance compared to many clinical settings.

Looking for a stable, team-based clinical role with real impact? Apply today. Who Should Apply You may be a strong fit if you:

• Are a Registered Dietitian certified with Washington state
• Have experience providing clinical nutrition care
• Are comfortable working in a structured healthcare or institutional setting
• Value a consistent schedule and team-based environment

Some of What You Will Do:

• Manage a clinical caseload, delivering nutrition assessments and care plans
• Document and track patient progress in accordance with clinical standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to align care plans
• Adjust caseload priorities based on patient needs and unit demands
• Provide coverage for other dietitians during extended absences
• Maintain consistent, high-quality care across multiple wards

What We're Looking For – Required Competencies:

• Clinical Judgment: applies nutrition expertise to assess needs and determine appropriate interventions
• Collaboration: works effectively within interdisciplinary care teams
• Adaptability: adjusts to changing patient needs and unit environments
• Accountability: manages caseload independently and meets care standards
• Communication: engages clearly and professionally with patients and staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, or institutional settings
• Experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Experience managing multiple or shifting caseloads

To Apply Click the green "APPLY" button and submit the following:

• Your resume
• Your cover letter
• Three references (current supervisor and two professional)

Questions? Email recruiter Kris George at View email address on click.appcast.io and reference job number 02532.

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.