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Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment of Depression in Adults

The Post-Master’s Certificate in Evidence-Based Assessment & Treatment of Depression in Adults will prepare mental health professionals with evidence-based competencies in engaging, assessing and intervening with adults presenting with depression. The program’s case-based approach provides tools for how to conceptualize, prioritize, and address a range of presenting scenarios. The focus includes approaching clients with sensitivity to their context and awareness of relevant environment conditions.

Applications will be accepted through April 12, 2019.

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Is this program for me?

This program is intended for individuals who already hold a master’s degree in a mental health-related field and have a demonstrated interest in increasing their effectiveness treating adults experiencing symptoms of depression. You do not have to be an alum of the Brown School to apply for consideration.

The group will meet intensively over seven full day meetings (held on Fridays and Saturdays) for skill-building. There are four treatment manuals associated with this program; these will be issued at the first class meeting. Additional recommended readings will also be available through our library system. Access to all texts is included in the program fee.

By the close of the program, participants will have practice in assessing and treatment planning for adults with depression, as well as practice using these evidence-based treatments:

Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Class content includes co-morbidities, intersections with public health, and environmental considerations.

Successful completion of the certificate program includes participation in role plays, development of a case conceptualization, and submission of a treatment plan.

How to Apply

A completed application will include:

Online application form, including statement of purpose (300-500 words)
Submission of your current resume
Up to three letters of recommendation (optional)
Official transcript transmitted from your master’s program, by mail or electronically. If you have more than one graduate degree, please send the transcript from the degree most closely related to the post-master's program for which you are applying.

Mailed transcripts: Official university transcripts can be mailed by the issuing institution in a sealed envelope to:

Brown School Professional Development
Washington University Campus Box 1196
One Brooking Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130

Electronic transcriptions: Official electronic transcripts should be routed to BrownPMC@wustl.edu

Admissions decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Complete applications (including official transcripts) must be received by April 12, 2019.

Admission prerequisite: Applicants must hold a master’s degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited university.

Meet Your Instructors

Darrell Hudson, PhD
Associate Professor, Brown School

Darrell Hudson’s research focuses on racial/ethnic health disparities and the role of social determinants of health, particularly how socioeconomic position and social context affect health and health disparities. He is currently investigating why data show that African Americans — despite bearing a disproportionate burden of physical health disparities and greater exposure to stress — have lower rates of depression compared to white Americans.

Jack Jacobsen, MSW, LCSW
Adjunct Faculty, Brown School
Clinician in Private Practice

Jack has been a clinician in private practice for the last five years, working with individuals and couples in distress. For the decade prior, he was a therapist within several local non-profit and government settings. In addition to his clinical work, Jack provides consultation and training to other mental health providers, leveraging his expertise in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT).

Julie Mastnak, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Brown School

At the Brown School, Julie Mastnak teaches Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Applied Behavior Therapy, Differential Diagnosis, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Since 2006, she has worked on the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in St. Louis, specializing in providing diagnostic assessments and evidence-based, trauma-focused treatment.

Shannon Lenze, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Washington University School of Medicine

Shannon Lenze’s research focuses on the identification and treatment of perinatal mood disorders, with the goal of developing psychosocial interventions for depression that reduce depressive symptoms in mothers and prevent adverse infant outcomes. Her work particularly focuses on women from impoverished backgrounds who have substantial barriers to health and mental health care.

Ryan Lindsay, MSW, LCSW
Associate Professor of the Practice & Assistant Dean for Social Work, Brown School

Ryan Lindsay's career has focused on training new and experienced providers in various evidence-based treatments, consulting with organizations on how to implement evidence-based programs, and aiding organizations in program development utilizing evidence-based principles. At the Brown School he chairs, teaches and advises students within the Mental Health concentration in the Master of Social Work program.

Karen Loaiza, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Dr. Loaiza’s expertise lies in clinical practice with an emphasis on providing quality, evidence-based care predominantly to the veteran population. She has significant knowledge in the assessment and treatment of those dually diagnosed with trauma and substance use disorders. Karen has specialized training in the treatment modalities of Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

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