Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Bariatric Surgery - Portland, Oregon
Adventist Health Portland is expanding its Bariatric Surgery Clinic and is seeking a dedicatedLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)to join our multidisciplinary care team on theAdventist Health Portland Medical Campus:10000 SE Main St. Suite 316, Portland, Oregon 97216 . This role plays a crucial part in preparing patients for surgery and supporting long-term behavioral and emotional success.
Position Overview
The LCSW will provide psychological evaluations, ongoing behavioral counseling, and care coordination for bariatric patients. This role is essential in assessing readiness for surgery, fostering sustainable behavior change, and supporting patients throughout their entire bariatric journey.
Responsibilities
Conduct pre-operative psychosocial assessments and surgical readiness evaluations
Provide individual counseling focused on behavior change, emotional wellness, and lifestyle transition
Facilitate support, education, or processing sessions for bariatric patients (optional based on program needs)
Collaborate with the surgeon, APP, dietitians, and care teams to support comprehensive treatment planning
Offer crisis intervention and resource navigation when needed
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR
Participate in care-team huddles, QI initiatives, and program development
Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work and current Oregon LCSW licensure
Experience in bariatrics, weight-management, behavioral health, or medical social work preferred
Strong assessment and counseling skills
Ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations
Commitment to whole-person wellness and long-term patient support
Why Adventist Health Portland?
Work within an expanding, mission-driven bariatric clinic
Join a collaborative, supportive team including a bariatric surgeon, APP, dietitian, and nursing staff
Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient transformation and long-term success
Competitive Salary
Zero Deductible Medical
Dental/Vision/Retirement
Paid Time Off (you are encouraged to use)