Kendall B.
Health Equity in Pediatrics Champion | Skilled in Complex Care & Systems Collaboration
- Role
- Medical Social Worker at Rush University Medical Center
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kendall B.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and MPH-Health Policy/Administration professional with nearly a decade of experience working in academic and acute pediatric healthcare settings.
Experience
Medical Social Worker
Rush University Medical Center
Jan 2021 — Present
Manage a complex caseload of pediatric and adult patients across 21 clinics conducting biopsychosocial assessments, care management, crisis interventions, and connection to external supports to improve overall health and wellbeing.• Partner with interdisciplinary teams, schools, and public agencies to strengthen care coordination and patient outcomes; consult on complex cases and clinical workflows to enhance equity in service delivery.• Leverage in-dept knowledge of Medicaid and All Kids, drawing on public health training, to guide families through complex coverage concerns while collaborating with agencies such as the Division of Specialized Care for Children to ensure equitable access to care and mental health supports.• Lead cross-functional initiatives including the AYA Cancer Needs Assessment and Pediatric-to-Adult Transition of Care workflow; and act as hospital liaison to external disease-specific supports and wish-granting agencies, aligning services with broader organizational and patient-centered goals.• Secure over in grant funding to remove financial barriers for families facing pediatric cancer and neurodevelopmental challenges, advancing psychosocial support and treatment adherence.• Chair the Professional Development Committee, coordinating quarterly ACM Grand Rounds by managing member contributions and connecting with stakeholders to promote workforce development.
Education
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology
2011 — 2016
Jane Addams College of Social Work at UIC
Master of Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
2017 — 2020
University of Illinois Chicago
Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Policy & Administration
2017 — 2020
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