Psychology, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Bariatric Surgery - Portland, Oregon
Adventist Health System/West
Job Description
Job Description
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 w...