About Dr. Robert Gipson
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, DSW-C
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Robert Gipson, DSW, ACSW, is an Associate Therapist and Associate Director of Social Services and Community Outreach at Health Service Alliance, a federally qualified health center (FQHC). He is also the founder of Blueprints & Pathways, a nonprofit dedicated to closing the behavioral health gap for African Americans. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Robert delivers evidence-based, culturally responsive interventions through workshops and community collaborations to address race-based traumatic stress and improve mental health outcomes.
My Mission:
I am a compassionate human services leader committed to advancing individual and community well-being through clinical expertise, cultural responsiveness, and relationship-building. My mission is to address the behavioral healthcare gap by promoting access to mental health services and empowering underserved communities.
Education
Doctor of Social Work
California Baptist University
Riverside, GA
Master of Social Work
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work
University of Massachusetts
Global-Irvine, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Licenses
Associate Clinical Social Worker, BBS
2024 - Present
Certified Notary Public, State of California
2018 - Present
Experience
Associate Director - Social Services & Community Outreach
Health Services & Community Outreach ​
Lead strategic outreach, social services, and community engagement initiatives to improve access to care, address social determinants of health, and strengthen cross-sector partnerships across FQHC operations.​
Associate Therapist, ACSW
Health Service Alliance, Montclair, CA
Provide trauma-informed therapy and care coordination in an integrated primary care setting, serving Medi-Cal and uninsured populations.
Career Partnerships Coordinator
BLU Educational Foundation, San Bernardino, CA
Led workforce development initiatives and cross-sector partnerships to expand career access for underserved youth.
Founder & CEO
​Blueprints & Pathways, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Established and led a community-based nonprofit that connects African Americans to culturally responsive wellness resources.