Department of Social Work

We share and advance professional social work values and practice through integration, collaboration and teamwork across our entire campus and into the community.

We are leaders in creating an environment that embraces the philosophy of Patient and Family-Centered Care including the core concepts of dignity and respect, communication, participation and collaboration.

We focus upon innovation that makes us leaders in clinical care, community involvement, education of trainees, and research.

We take care of our own staff, patients and families, and community. We promote a healthy, safe and satisfied workforce and strive to improve access to care for patients referred for all services.

We are leaders in advancing respect and appreciation for diversity in those we serve and throughout the organization. We believe that diversity of people and ideas are the means to innovation and improved health outcomes.

We consistently provide high quality service to patients, families, trainees, our community partners and other stakeholders.

We promote trust through respect for ourselves and all others. We advance integrity in all dimensions of service and effort across the health system. We honor confidentiality, comply with all Health System policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations. We uphold and model the NASW professional code of ethics.