Illinois Chapter
Why Join the SSWLHC Illinois Chapter?
Since 1965, the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care Illinois Chapter has provided vital support to social work leaders in varied health care settings. It is committed to promoting the universal availability and effectiveness of quality health care.
By joining, members work on behalf of patients and consumers in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, home health agencies, long-term care facilities and other health care organizations.
The mission of the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care is to promote Social Work in health care throughout Illinois by:
- Promoting education
- Networking
- Advocacy
- Mentoring
- Basic practice standards
Illinois Chapter of SSWLHC is organized in three geographic districts: Chicago, Northwest, and Southern. Each district is responsible for its own leadership, development, programming and meetings. Each district holds regular membership meetings
Member Benefits
Leadership Development
The society now provides “Leadership Supervision” akin to clinical supervision we are all used to, as well as many resources for growth.
In-Person & Virtual Networking
In the coming year, we expect to approach networking in new and innovative ways, in order to make connecting with one another easier and more meaningful.
Committee Participation
Members may join many of our robust committees in order to better connect with peers and improve the society. Committees include communications, finance, events, membership, etc.
Events & CEUs
Job Postings
ListServ
Listen to the SSWLHC Illinois Chapter Most Recent Webinar!
Best Practices in Social Work Healthcare in time of COVID by SSWLHC
Description: You are invited to panel conversation with various Chicagoland hospitals and institutions on Social Work Best Practices in Healthcare in the Time of COVID.
AGENDA
The Society for Social Work Leaders in Healthcare – IL Chapter (SSWLHC) is hosting a two-part conversation led by Professor Stanley McCracken, AM, PhD, surrounding social work in healthcare during this time of COVID 19.
- Introductions & Zoom user tips – SSWLHC Board President Claudia Cook & Board Member Javier Thompson
- “From Crisis to Chronic Stress to a New Reality” – Prof. Stan McCracken, AM, PhD
- Social Work Best Practices in the Time of COVID (panelists from various Chicagoland area hospitals and institutions)
- Discussion – Prof. Stan McCracken, AM, PhD
- Polls + CEU Evaluations – SSWLHC Board Members: Tessa McEwen & Soo Shim
- Closing reflection – Prof. Stan McCracken, AM, PhD
Chapter Contact
For more information please email:
President: Walter Rosenberg