Luke Riel Galvin, LCSW
Austin
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in emergency medicine and high-acuity psychiatric care. Expertise in crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered strategies, resulting in improved patient flow and regulatory compliance. Committed to enhancing therapeutic outcomes through trauma-informed care and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Clinician
Axis of Mental Healthcare
Austin
04.2026 - Current
- Conducted secondary assessments and mental psychiatric diagnosis evaluations, providing clinical recommendations that informed care decisions for Hays County Mental Health Courts.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to support client needs.
- Participated in case reviews, enhancing therapeutic approaches and strategies based on collaborative insights and client outcomes.
- Ensured adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements in all clinical practices, fostering trust and integrity in patient care.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Emergency Medicine
South Austin Medical Center
Austin
07.2023 - 05.2026
- Provided crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, behavioral de-escalation, and trauma-informed care for patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress, psychosis, substance-related crises, and traumatic events.
- Collaborated with emergency physicians, EMS personnel, and law enforcement during psychiatric and trauma-related emergencies to ensure timely and effective patient interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial evaluations in a high-volume Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department to determine appropriate level of care, disposition planning, and psychiatric placement.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning in a high-volume emergency department to streamline patient transitions and enhance continuity of care.
- Assisted with involuntary psychiatric evaluations, inpatient psychiatric placement, and linkage to community-based behavioral health resources.
- Supported patients and families during critical incidents, providing grief counseling and end-of-life support to facilitate coping and emotional processing.
Interim Director of Clinical Services
Austin Oaks Hospital
Austin
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of therapy department in inpatient psychiatric hospital, managing staffing, scheduling, and workflow to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Monitored clinical outcome measures and program fidelity to enhance quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with executive leadership and clinical teams to optimize patient flow, operational efficiency, and continuity of care.
- Presented daily administrative reports on discharge status, identifying barriers and providing clinical rationale for early or adjusted discharge planning.
- Presented daily administrative reports regarding discharge status, barriers to discharge, and clinical rationale for early or adjusted discharge planning.
Lead Therapist
Austin Oaks Hospital
Austin
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Advocated for patient care, treatment planning, and aftercare coordination in collaboration with interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Facilitated psychoeducational and process-oriented group therapy utilizing CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing modalities.
- Developed and maintained clinical policies, documentation standards, and therapeutic programming aligned with behavioral health best practices.
- Provided crisis intervention and therapeutic support to patients with acute mental health disorders and co-occurring conditions.
- Conducted hospital audits and compliance initiatives to prepare for Joint Commission and regulatory review processes.
Social Work Intern
BEAR (Be Emotionally Aware and Responsive) Project
Waco
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinated care with educators, families, and healthcare professionals, fostering collaboration to support academic and emotional success for at-risk youth.
- Delivered one-on-one behavioral interventions, case management, and skills training to Tier III behavioral students at Indian Spring Middle School, enhancing their engagement and coping skills.
- Facilitated collaboration as the liaison for a pilot tele-mental health initiative with the Family Health Center to improve student access to behavioral healthcare services.
Assistant Program Director
Chess and Community
Athens
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Developed life skills programming to empower youth through mentorship and foster community engagement.
- Built collaborative relationships with students, families, and partner organizations, increasing program growth and participation.
- Coordinated weekly operations for community outreach programming, enhancing engagement with youth and families.
BSW Social Work Intern
SummitRidge Psychiatric Hospital
Lawrenceville
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Advocated for uninsured and underinsured patients, facilitating effective discharge planning and ensuring continuity of care.
- Supported case management for patients in acute, geriatric, and preventative psychiatric care units, enhancing patient support and coordination.
- Investigated healthcare policies and systemic factors affecting psychiatric treatment access and patient outcomes, informing potential improvements.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Specialization
Baylor University
Waco, Texas05-2021
Bachelor of Social Work - Athens, Georgia
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia05-2020
Skills
- Psychiatric & Psychosocial Evaluation
- Crisis management
- Suicide and Violence Risk Assessment
- Acute Mental Health Crisis Management
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Emergency Department Social Work
- Discharge & Safety Planning
- CBT
- DBT
- ACT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Texas, 106099, 2027
- NPI, 1538040738
Timeline
Contract Clinician
Axis of Mental Healthcare
04.2026 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Emergency Medicine
South Austin Medical Center
07.2023 - 05.2026
Interim Director of Clinical Services
Austin Oaks Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Therapist
Austin Oaks Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022
Social Work Intern
BEAR (Be Emotionally Aware and Responsive) Project
08.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Program Director
Chess and Community
01.2020 - 05.2020
BSW Social Work Intern
SummitRidge Psychiatric Hospital
08.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Social Work - Clinical Specialization
Baylor University
Bachelor of Social Work - Athens, Georgia
University of Georgia