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Melissa Kirby

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Social work professional with 20+ years of leadership in acute care settings, specializing in complex case management, client assessment, and discharge planning. Proven track record of improving outcomes through client-centered care. Currently, the development and oversight of the nationally recognized Housing Stability Court pilot program. Eager to return to a clinical acute care setting to apply medical-social interventions across diverse patient populations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Prevention Services Supervisor

The Center for Family Resources
Marietta, GA
11.2021 - Current
  • Spearheaded Cobb County’s nationally recognized Housing Stability Court Program to prevent eviction through court-based case management and legal partnerships.
  • Lead a 7-person team and oversee operations for prevention programs, services, and emergency funds through ERA, ARPA, EFSP, United Way, Kaiser Bridge, CareSource, and Wellstar programs.
  • Secured $990,000 in FY25–26 funding by co-leading advocacy to reallocate ARPA funds with the Chief Magistrate and Cobb Legal Aid.

Director of Social Services & Long Term Care

Marquis Healthcare
Portland, OR
05.2015 - 01.2018
  • Directed Social Services Department; supervised team of 6 case managers and 3 clinical staff
  • Managed partnerships with Portland VA and Cascadia Behavioral Health
  • Coordinated admissions, care plans, and discharge/transition planning
  • Provided psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and community referrals

Clinical Liaison / Social Worker

AseraCare Home Health (Golden Living Centers)
Atlanta, GA
03.2012 - 07.2014
  • Clinical patient assessment for Living Center admissions covering 8 Metro Atlanta hospitals
  • Educated physicians, providers, patients, families on disease process, treatment options and post-acute resources
  • Coordinated admissions for 10 Golden Living Centers across the Atlanta area

Medical Social Worker / Lead Discharge Planner

Wellstar North Fulton Regional Hospital
Atlanta, GA
06.2010 - 08.2012
  • Led psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary care coordination to reduce LOS and readmissions.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and community resources; supported ACA accreditation and compliance with Medicare and Medicaid standards.

Skills

  • Staff Supervision, Training & Team Leadership
  • Project & Program Management
  • Community Engagement & Outreach
  • Care Coordination & Discharge Planning
  • Complex Case Management & Psychosocial Assessment
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Documentation, Reporting & Compliance
  • Innovative Prevention & Housing Strategies

Education

Georgia State University Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), 2010

Georgia State University –Andrew Young School of Policy Studies –  Atlanta, GA

Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Social Enterprise, 2024

Grady Memorial Hospital – Atlanta, GA

Medical Social Work Intern (420 hours, supervised) | Aug 2008 – May 2010

Timeline

Prevention Services Supervisor

The Center for Family Resources
11.2021 - Current

Director of Social Services & Long Term Care

Marquis Healthcare
05.2015 - 01.2018

Clinical Liaison / Social Worker

AseraCare Home Health (Golden Living Centers)
03.2012 - 07.2014

Medical Social Worker / Lead Discharge Planner

Wellstar North Fulton Regional Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2012

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