Clinical Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Tulane University Center for Brain Health (TUCBH) in the Center for Sport at Tulane University is a clinical care and research center for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Physiological conditions, and Behavioral Health (BH) conditions such as post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety. The primary focus of the TUCBH is to care for former military personnel who have separated from active duty, with special consideration for those who were separated with "Other Than Honorable" or "Dishonorable" discharge status due to TBI or BH conditions.

The TUCBH also serves civilian adults who have sustained mild to moderate TBI and are experiencing ongoing neurological problems and cognitive, physical, and behavioral conditions. The TUCBH provides interdisciplinary care for adults experiencing persistent effects of TBI. This includes comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and an Intensive Outpatient Program that integrates conventional medicine with complementary and alternative treatment modalities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Tulane University Center for Brain Health's (TUCBH) Clinical Therapist will work within a comprehensive interdisciplinary medical team to assess patient care needs. The position will provide behavioral health (BH) assessments to identify patients' level of psychological function and treatment planning needs. The therapist will provide education and trauma counseling addressing a wide range of behavioral and social needs of patients.

The therapist must have knowledge of human development and psychological theory as it relates to traumatic brain injuries, PTS, human behavior, and addiction. The individual should have an understanding of traumatic brain injuries and their impact on physical and psychological states and relationships, and should possess relationship-building skills across a diverse range of cultural settings. The position must demonstrate knowledge of and have direct experience in neurotrauma, pain management, sleep health, and rehabilitation services, philosophy, and practice.

• Clinical skill in conducting brief and targeted assessments to provide psychotherapy interventions, health and behavior change, substance use treatment, and triage for appropriate level of care
  
• Experience working with military veterans, TBI, PTSD, anxiety and depression
  
• Evidenced supported clinical trauma resolution techniques, ex EMDR, PE, CPT, sensorimotor psychotherapy
  
• Specialty in marriage and family therapy
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
  
• Ability to search and critically review best evidence to guide clinical decision making and effectively share knowledge with colleagues as well as communicate relevant findings in appropriate language to the general public
  
• Ability to organize and prioritize with minimal direction and maintain a well-organized work environment
  
• Ability to problem-solve, use good judgement, and deal with diverse and difficult personalities.
  
• Ability to work under moderate to high measures of stress
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Strong computer skills including the ability to work with a variety of applications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling OR Doctorate in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Education
  
• Louisiana licensure in their discipline or ability to obtain licensure
  
• Three years direct experience with mild to moderate Traumatic Brain Injuries
  
• Three years direct experience in evidence-supported clinical trauma resolution techniques such as EMDR, PE, CPT, or Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

• Five years direct patient care for individuals with TBI and behavioral health needs
  
• Experience working with active duty service members or Veterans
  
• Experience working with individuals with addiction, substance use/abuse, sleep problems and/or chronic pain
  
• Advanced certification such as Certified Brain Injury Specialist
  
• Experience in clinical program development