The Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care is an association, 1300 members strong, dedicated to promoting the universal availability, accessibility, coordination, and effectiveness of health care that addresses the psychosocial components of health and illness.

Mission Statement
The SSWLHC shall, through the strength of our members, support emerging leaders in all roles, provide leadership knowledge and skills and be the force for advocacy through its collective leadership in all health care arenas.

Vision Statement
The vision of the Society of Social Work Leadership in Health Care is to be the premiere national and international professional organization and voice for social work leadership and leader development in healthcare.

Core Values
Advocacy - To use our individual and collective voices to influence change related to healthcare and social justice issues.

• As an individual, we are sensitive to the needs of our clients.
• As a member of SSWLHC, we join our fellow members in impacting social health issues.
• We recognize the value of strategic partners in having a greater voice on national and world health issues.

Inclusiveness - By our words and our actions we honor the diversity of our clients, members, and all those with whom we interact.

• We value the differences which make each of our members unique.
• We value the capacity of all social workers to be leaders in their respective field of practice regardless of role, function or title.
• We search our membership for leaders who bring these differences to the table.

Stewardship – We are committed to being conscientious stewards of the resources of our organizations, our communities, and the Society.

• Being conscious of the limited resources of our organizations, we are fair and honest in the delivery of service.
• We recognize the importance of partnering with others in our communities to avoid duplication of limited resources.
• We value the capacity of individuals to share their knowledge and experience with fellow professionals in the Society.
• We value the commitment of volunteer time required to accomplish the mission and vision of the Society.

Ethics – We value the ethics of the social work profession.

• We believe we are accountable to each other to practice our values.
• We are open and our honest in our communications.
• By our actions, we foster a trusting environment.

Creativity – We encourage creativity and exploration of new knowledge.

• We encourage networking to assist members with problem resolution.
• We pursue personal growth and assist others to do so.
• We value learning, creativity and new ideas.

Adaptiveness – The ability to respond quickly to a changing environment, both internally and externally.

• We value the ability to respond timely to the changing needs of clients and families.
• We value the ability to be respond timely to the needs of our members.
• We value the ability to be respond timely to the changing needs of the profession.