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Deidre D. Hayes, DSW, BCD, LCSW-BACS is a Clinical Professor at Tulane University, where she serves as Director of Clinical in Community Focused Curriculum and Training. With over 20 years of experience in New Orleans, she specializes in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault, offering expertise in custody evaluations and family interventions through her private practice. She has spearheaded critical initiatives like Covenant House New Orleans, the New Orleans Drug and Mental Health Courts, and the New Orleans Family Justice Center.
- DSW in Clinical Practice and Leadership from University of Tennessee
- MSW from Tulane University School of Social Work
- BA in Psychology from Loyola University
Her research and practice focus on trauma-informed care, equity in social work, and interprofessional education. Dr. Hayes co-leads Tulane’s Empowering Change Task Force, connecting medical and social work programs to address systemic disparities. Her work spans intimate partner violence, justice reform, and community mental health.
She provides clinical supervision for NHS Louisiana’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams and the Coordinated System of Care (CSOC) wraparound initiative, supporting vulnerable populations. Dr. Hayes also mentors aspiring licensed social workers and delivers trainings on ethics, case management, and child advocacy.
- LA CaTS Community Scholars Program Research Award: Trauma Informed Care, Grief, and Suicide Prevention (2017 – present)
