Mental Health And Social Services

Luke provides a wide range of mental health services for the military and their families. Our staff consists of Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Clinical Psychiatric Technicians, Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, Marriage and Family Counselors, Mental Health Technicians Art Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Substance Abuse Counselors and Psychology Technicians. We also provide additional specialized support staff as needed. Our staff interviews assesses and treats the individual, family or couple in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our staff is trained and experienced in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We also employ Speech Pathologists who are extensively trained in the area of TBI.

Luke fully understands the diagnosis and treatment of TBI and PTSD. Military personnel who have suffered a traumatic brain injury can exhibit a wide range of functional changes affecting thinking, sensation, movement, language and emotions. Some symptoms may appear immediately after the injury while others may not appear for days or weeks. Because of the nature of the injury and the symptoms, sometimes people may not recognize or admit that they have a problem. In post-concussion/mild TBI patients, recovery occurs within weeks or months but a small percentage have persistent symptoms. TBI is often associated with severe multiple trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or undiagnosed concussions.

Luke’s psychiatrists are highly trained, specialized, and board-certified in psychiatry. They establish mental status evaluations, formulations, diagnoses, and detailed treatment plans. If necessary, referrals for further diagnostic psychological or medical testing are issued. Our psychiatrists determine whether long-term residential treatment is necessary and work with the staff to make appropriate arrangements. Our psychiatrists also provide crisis interventions and referrals for psychiatric hospitalizations. They have sufficient experience to effectively provide psychiatric medical services for patients and family members as it relates to family therapy. Luke’s psychiatrists have Doctor of Medicine licensure and have completed a psychiatric residency training program as approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. They maintain a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate and possess a controlled substances registration certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration to effectively provide psychiatric medical services for patients and family members as it relates to family therapy. Luke’s psychiatrists have Doctor of Medicine licensure and have completed a psychiatric residency training program as approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. They maintain a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate and possess a controlled substances registration certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Luke’s Clinical Psychologists help patients deal with illnesses such as stroke and chronic pain, injuries such as spinal cord injury, and personal crises such as divorce or the death of a loved one. The Psychologist applies psychological procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychological/psychodiagnostic testing in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders. This includes individual, family, group, and couples therapy, as well as alcohol and drug treatment evaluations. They also provide consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts as required.

Luke’s Psychologists have a Doctor of Philosophy degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an accredited psychology program. They have completed an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited internship/residency in clinical psychology and are licensed to practice psychology in the U.S.

Luke’s Clinical Social Workers specialize in social work aspects of psychiatry using techniques pertinent to both fields. They are concerned with helping people find ways of dealing with mental health problems. The Clinical Social Worker provides screenings, clinical assessments, treatment, case management, consultation, referral, and education. This may involve individual, family, group, or couples therapy. Child, adolescent, and family social work services include evaluation, treatment, consultation, and training.

Luke’s Clinical Social Workers have a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and are licensed to practice social work in the U.S. In addition, they have a minimum of two years in the independent practice of clinical social work in child, adolescent, and family therapy within the past five years.