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 Crisis Intervention Long Term Planning & Advance Directives
Unsafe Home Environment Complex Family Dynamics Brief Therapy
Veterans Benefits Community Resource Referrals Referrals Mental Health Services
Medication Assistance Medicare Applications Emergency Alert Buttons
For more information, go to http://www.millcreekhomehealth.com/.
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