Heath Birilli, ACSW

Associate Clinical Social Worker
Adventist Health
Willits, CA 95490

Heath Birilli, ACSW is an experienced social services practitioner currently serving as a Medical Social Worker through Adventist Health Home Care. With a strong focus on empowering individuals, Heath utilizes his expertise in trauma therapy and crisis intervention to deliver compassionate, client-centered services that foster resilience and promote recovery. Heath collaborates closely with medical teams to connect patients with essential community resources and provide counseling for home health services. He also held key roles at Teletherapeutics, Inc. as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Redwood Community Services as a Crisis Worker, and Redwood Coast Regional Center as a Community Resource Manager, Team Leader, and Service Coordinator, where he developed extensive experience in community resource management, client advocacy, and individualized care planning. Across these roles, Heath consistently demonstrated a commitment to holistic, person-centered approaches that address both clinical and social needs. Heath holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical/Medical Social Work from Walden University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Humboldt State University. He is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers and the National Rural Social Worker Caucus. Outside of his professional work, Heath enjoys reading, journaling, and cooking, reflecting his dedication to personal growth and well-being.

• Walden University - MSW

• Presidential Honor Roll

• National Association of Social Workers
• National Rural Social Worker Caucus

Areas of Specialization/Expertise

  • PSTD
  • Grief
  • Life transitions
  • Complex trauma
  • Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  • Adults
  • Older Adults
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What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?

I enjoy serving others and building a therapeutic alliance of trust that offers patients room to heal. I also have a deep appreciation for the profession itself, and am dedicated to life-long learning and complex, collaborative problem-solving.

Locations

Adventist Health

Willits, CA 95490

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