1. Robert G. (Greg) Gibson
3613 Meadow Park Drive, Round Rock, Texas 78665
(512) 699-4938 (cell)
byrht2000@yahoo.com
EXPERIENCE
I have over thirty of experience working with local, state and national organizations that
focus upon the development, implementation, and operation of health and human
services. This experience includes case finding, direct care, and programs management. I
have extensive experience working with elected officials and advocates for improved
public health and human service policies and programs. I have demonstrated leadership
and comprehensive skills in organizational development, management, resource
acquisition, personnel and outcomes management.
EXPERIENCE
October 2013 – Present. Qualified Mental Health Professional. Austin Travis
County Integral Care.
 Direct counseling and case management for individuals who are residing in a
crisis residential facility
 SOAR Specialist assisting individuals in applying for social security benefits with
an 83% first time approval rate.
July 2012 – October 2013. Outreach and Engagement Specialist, Austin Travis
County Integral Care.
 Direct outreach, counseling and case management for persons who are without a
regular means of shelter and who have co-occurring disorders
 Serve as principal liaison with in-patient psychiatric facilities, Downtown
Community Court

2. May, 2010 –July, 2012 Housing Administrator, Austin Travis County Integral Care
 Serve as point of contact and responsibility for issues, services, planning and
initiatives for consumers who have housing needs, are in supportive Housing or
other community housing alternatives.
 Participates in external and program development, relevant issue discussions.
July, 2001- Present. Peer Review Group Member/Consultant. Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Rockville, Maryland.
 Expert review of applications for federal assistance for housing, homelessness,
mental health and substance abuse policy and program initiatives.
 Provide guidance for SAMHSA staff regarding design and implementation of
policy and program initiatives and federal contracting processes.
May, 2007 – May 2010. Programs Manager, Texas Homeless Network, Austin,
Texas.
 Public Affairs, including advocacy, policy analysis, public relations and
communications
 Develop, implement and monitor programs and projects
 Coordinating, organizing and leading conferences and seminars
 Direct legislative and advocacy efforts.
 Development and support of local health and human service programs and
coalitions.
November 2006 – April 2007. Grant Writer/Consultant. Center for Health Care
Services, San Antonio, Texas.
 Responsible for resource development to promote and improve community
behavioral healthcare treatment.
 Lead responsibility for identifying and securing funding from selected
corporations and foundations for targeted needs and projects.
September, 2004-August, 2006. Program Specialist V, Texas Department of State
Health Services.
 Developed and implemented public behavioral health care, housing and disaster
response programs.
 Contract manager for multiple public, private and faith-based behavioral health
programs.
 Provided technical assistance to staff of non-profit, faith-based, and government
organizations providing or seeking to provide behavioral health care services.
 Conducted surveys, inspections, and reviews to determine compliance with
certification requirements, laws, and regulations.
February 1995-September, 2004. Coordinator, Housing and Homeless Services,
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR).
 Provided financial and clinical oversight for housing and homeless programs that
served over 15,000 clients with an annual budget exceeding $16,000,000. Duties

3. included vendor selection, procurement, technical assistance, and program
monitoring and oversight.
 Secured federal and private funds to promote and improve community health.
 Provided policy and fiscal analysis of proposed legislation.
November 1991 -February 1995. Team Leader/Program Coordinator, Austin Travis
County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center.
 Directed mobile general, medical and psychiatric emergency services for multiple
populations. Supervised professional and administrative staff.
 Developed and implemented the ACCESS federal demonstration research project.
This nationally acclaimed research coordinated fragmented services to homeless,
mentally ill individuals, increasing efficiency and improving outcomes for the
homeless.

4. EDUCATION
Jan-Dec. 2013 Attended St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas to complete courses
required for licensure as a Professional Counselor and Marriage and
Family Therapist.
Dec. 1994 Masterof Arts in Human Services, St. Edward’s University, Austin,
Texas. Two Areas of Specialization: Administration and Social and
Psychological Services.
May, 1986 Bachelor of Science, two areas of concentration: Psychology and
Sociology, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas
LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS
 Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern – Certificate # 18369
 Mental Health First Aid – Certification Expires August 2015
 Certified in the Critical Incident Stress Management Basic Group Crisis Intervention.
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.
 FEMA - Basic Incident Command Structure 200 Certification Course. Designed for
all entities of the first responder community with operational responsibilities during
emergencies and disasters.
APPOINTMENTS, BOARD AND COUNCIL MEMBERSHIPS
Austin Travis County Reentry Roundtable –Community-wide collaborative and
catalyst for systemic change that educates, facilitates, and advocates to promote
public safety through effective reentry and reintegration of incarcerated and formerly
incarcerated persons. Former Chair of the Policy Reform Committee.
Austin Area Comprehensive HIV Planning Council – Past Mayor appointed member
of this body which made policy, program and funding recommendations for
organizations that serve persons with HIV and related disorders.
Austin Area Homeless Coalition – Past Secretary for this interagency policy, program
and coordinating body concerning persons who are homeless.

5. Council for Advising and Planning for the Prevention and Treatment of Mental
and Substance Use Disorders (CAP) - The CAP advocates for the needs of Texans
with mental illness and/or substance use disorders by monitoring services, approving
the State Plan for comprehensive community health care and advising the State on
ways to effectively guide the provision of these supports and services. Past Chair,
Rules Committee.
The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) – ECHO is dedicated to
planning, prioritizing, and developing strategies to end homelessness in Austin/Travis
County, TX. Current Vice Chair of the Membership Council.
PATHNET – Past Co-Chair of the National Association of State Homeless Program
Directors. Co-authored program and policy manual for State Homeless Program
Administrators.
Sex Offender Civil Commitment Multidisciplinary Team – Past appointee of this
statutorily-created panel that makes recommendations for civil commitment of
individual offenders as sexually violent predators.
Tarrant County ACCESS for the Homeless, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas – Past
Advisory Board Member for this interagency organization which made policy,
program and funding recommendations for organizations which serve person who are
homeless in Tarrant County, Texas.
Texas Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council (MHPAC) – Former
member of the Texas' Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council (MHPAC)
created as a result of the federal requirement that States and Territories engage in
mental health planning in order to receive federal Mental Health Block Grant funds.
To continue this important work and also include a focus on substance use disorders,
the MHPAC was superseded by the creation of the Texas Council for the Advising
and Planning (CAP) for the Prevention and Treatment of Mental and Substance Use
Disorders in November 2011.
Texas Homeless Network (THN), Austin, Texas – Past Advisory Board member for
this regional organization that provides training and technical assistance to
organizations that serve persons who are homeless. Received the Kathy Reid Award
from THN for “making a significant impact in ending homelessness at the state and
national level.”
Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless – Past Chair (six terms) and Advisory
Board member of this statutorily created council. Instituted by-laws, strategic plan
and a State Action Plan to End Homelessness. Hosted organization review by the
Texas Sunset Commission. Provide testimony to legislative committees.

6. United States Veterans – Houston – Current Advisory Board Member to this
organization that provides outreach to and housing for veterans.
MILITARY
U.S. Army - - Combat Medical Specialist, Medical Non-Commissioned Officer In
Charge (NCOIC), 980th Engineering (Combat Heavy) Battalion, Austin, Texas.
 Army Achievement Medal, 1991, Received for “Outstanding Leadership and
Expertise as the Unit Medical NCOIC”.
 Honor Graduate – Combat Medic Advanced Individual Training, Ft. Sam
Houston, San Antonio, Texas.
 Honor Graduate – Basic Training, Ft. Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma.
 Honorable Discharge – 1996.