Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Bariatric Surgery - Portland, Oregon

Adventist Health Portland is expanding its Bariatric Surgery Clinic and is seeking a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our multidisciplinary care team on the Adventist 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)