Millcreek’s Medical Social Worker, Heather Bittinger, Licenced Clinical Social Worker, has more than 15 years of experience in the health care industry, in a variety of clinical settings. She directs Millcreek Home Health and Hospice’s social services and bereavement program and is a critical part of Millcreek’s patient outreach services. Ms. Bittinger holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Utah and is in the process of becoming a Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker. In addition to all of her advanced training, Heather is a wonderfully compassionate person who has an uncanny ability to help families in crisis situations.
Medical Social Work is a vital element of senior patient care. Medical Social Workers provide psychosocial support to the elderly and families, helping them cope with acute, chronic and/or terminal illnesses.
Indications & Needs for MSW
Hospice Status Ÿ Crisis Intervention Ÿ Long Term Planning & Advance Directives
Unsafe Home Environment Ÿ Complex Family Dynamics Ÿ Brief Therapy
Veterans Benefits Ÿ Community Resource Referrals Ÿ Referrals Mental Health Services
Medication Assistance Ÿ Medicare Applications Ÿ Emergency Alert Buttons
For more information, go to http://www.millcreekhomehealth.com/.
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