Assists patients with navigating the Department of Children and Families (DCF) process + Coordinate services to home care and equipment following discharge + Documents pertinent information to facilitate care coordination + Participates in care conference activities + Refers to rehab and long term care facilities + Refers to other disciplines/resources + Participate in development of treatment plan + Provide counseling/therapy (individual, marriage, parental) Additional Skills & Qualifications: + Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Independent Social Worker, Clinical Independent Social Worker Temporary, Mental Health Counselor, Advanced Social Worker, Advanced Social Worker Associate, Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate + Experience in conducting crisis risk assessments for adults and pediatrics Hospital experience preferred + 2 years of ambulatory clinic or hospital experience preferred + BLS through AHA required + EPIC Knowledge of Community Programs (income/insurance): + AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) + Food stamps + Medicaid + Medicare + Medication Assistance + TANF (Temporary Aid for Needy Families) Knowledge of Protective Services: + Adult protective services + Child protective services + Emergency detention + Guardianship + Power of Attorney Knowledge of Specialized Areas: + Adoption / Foster Care + Drug/alcohol use and treatment options + Psychiatric Hospital + 5150/ Involuntary holds Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Spokane, WA. + The Social Worker, LICSW will function as a core member of a multidisciplinary team and communicate patient's health care needs with primary care, behavioral health services, health care facilities and/or payers.