Tamara C. Hauff
Olmsted Township,OH
Summary
Dedicated social work professional with 20 years of experience delivering mental health services to diverse populations, including Hispanic/Latino communities. Expertise in assessment, diagnosis, therapy, treatment planning, and case management, with a focus on culturally responsive care. Proficient in TF-CBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
OHIOGUIDESTONE
Lorain, OH
01.2014 - Current
- Assess, diagnose, and provide individual and family mental health treatment to clients ages 575.
- Utilize TF-CBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address trauma, behavioral concerns, family difficulties, and emotional challenges.
- Developed treatment plans, monitored progress, maintained clinical documentation, and coordinated care with families, schools, and community providers to enhance client support.
- Served Hispanic/Latino individuals and families, utilizing conversational Spanish to foster rapport and effectively address client needs.
- Facilitated access to community resources and organizational assistance programs, helping clients navigate available support services.
- Supported fundraising initiatives to enhance organizational resources.
- 2017 Our Promise Award for Excellence in Service OhioGuidestone
- 2026 Award for Excellence in Service OhioGuidestone
Graduate Intern
APPLEWOOD CENTERS, INC.
Cleveland, OH
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Delivered in-home therapy and support, enhancing emotional well-being of children and families.
- Facilitated life-skills groups and participated in clinical supervision and staff meetings.
- Executed insurance-compliant documentation while coordinating community resources to strengthen access to services.
Graduate Intern
LAKESWOOD DIVISION OF YOUTH
Lakewood, OH
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Conducted intakes and assessments, providing tailored counseling to support youth and families in addressing challenges.
- Facilitated group sessions in school settings and contributed insights during multidisciplinary staff meetings to enhance collaborative care.
- Assisted in developing program materials for youth and family services.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to engage local stakeholders.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project goals and progress.
Student Resource Director
D.A.L.I.S. ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Maple Heights, OH
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Planned and facilitated daily life-skills group and developed lesson plans.
- Conducted student and family intakes, ensuring comprehensive documentation for effective support.
- Collaborated with parents, schools, and community professionals.
- Conducted student and family intakes and maintained daily documentation.
- Prepared monthly program reports, tracking student progress in educational, behavioral, and social-emotional areas.
Program Director
GLENVILLE YMCA
Cleveland, OH
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Managed summer day-camp and after-school programs, overseeing staff hiring and supervision to enhance program quality.
- Coordinated children’s programming and maintained compliance, earning perfect scores on state inspections.
- Directed program development and implementation for community engagement initiatives.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance service delivery and teamwork.
- Managed budgets and resources for diverse program offerings and activities.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland, OHBachelor of Arts - Sociology & Communications
BALDWIN WALLACE COLLEGE
Berea, OHSkills
- Mental health diagnosis
- Individual & Family Therapy
- TF-CBT
- CBT
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Child services
- Hispanic/Latino services
- Conversational Spanish
- Group Facilitation
- Community Resources
- Team Collaboration
- Cultural Competency
Timeline
Therapist
OHIOGUIDESTONE
01.2014 - Current
Graduate Intern
APPLEWOOD CENTERS, INC.
01.2003 - 01.2004
Graduate Intern
LAKESWOOD DIVISION OF YOUTH
01.2002 - 01.2003
Student Resource Director
D.A.L.I.S. ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
01.1999 - 01.2002
Program Director
GLENVILLE YMCA
01.1998 - 01.1999
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Communications
BALDWIN WALLACE COLLEGE