Gary Lukens
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Resourceful individual recognized for promoting human connections that meet patient and caregiver needs. An energetic Behavioral Health Specialist known for providing in-depth patient assessments, determining appropriate courses for treatment and delivering educational resources. A compassionate professional with dynamic organizational and decision making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
41
41
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Alternative Response Behavioral Health Specialist
City of Cincinnati (contracted employee)
Cincinnati, OH
04.2024 - Current
- Respond to low risk crisis calls for service.
- Address basic needs and provide appropriate intervention or link to available resources.
- Utilize a variety of counseling skills to assist individuals in overcoming emotional and substance related issues.
- Coordinate with other first responders and community partners to provide quality care.
- Communicate with 911 dispatchers
- Document encounters
Behavioral Health Specialist
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral health
04.2001 - 11.2001
- Provided direct support to clients in managing behavioral health challenges.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer interaction and support.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Assisted in crisis intervention to ensure client safety and well-being.
- Documented client interactions and treatment outcomes accurately in records.
- Educated clients and families about mental health resources and coping strategies.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance service delivery options.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessments and documented changes in behavior or symptoms.
- Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate courses of treatment.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss cases and review clinical decisions.
- Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific timeframes.
- Educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices that can improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 09.1987 - 03.2026
M.Ed. - Community And Agency Counseling
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH 08.1992 - 05.1995
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Resource coordination
- Effective communication
- Counseling techniques
Certification
Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board
Licensed Professional Counselor
C.0006584
Issued 11/19/1999
Expiration Date 11/19/2027
Timeline
Alternative Response Behavioral Health Specialist
City of Cincinnati (contracted employee)
04.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Specialist
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral health
04.2001 - 11.2001
M.Ed. - Community And Agency Counseling
Xavier University
08.1992 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
09.1987 - 03.2026