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Tamera Cotton

Chicago,IL

Summary

As a experienced but teachable Clinical Professional, I am highly motivated to delivering positive outcomes, creative solutions and building systems. Showcasing great leadership, respectful interaction with staff, patients, and other stakeholders. Looking forward to sharpening my skills around experienced professionals and growing with your company.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Gambling Program Developer

HRDI
Chicago, IL
03.2023 - Current
  • Adhere to the deliverables required by IDHS.
  • Conduct gambling disorder screenings, assessments, diagnosis, counseling, and treatment planning.
  • Developed and implemented gambling outreach awareness for the 'Are you really winning?' campaign.
  • Create partnerships/linkage agreements with other developers on projects requiring multiple resources.
  • Staff Scheduling / Employee evaluations

Recovery Home Manager

Southside Center of Hope
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 02.2023
  • Conduct screenings for prospective residents: facilitate intake, orientation, and assessments upon approval.
  • Facilitating 12-step, relapse prevention, recovery basics groups and complete accurate D.A.P. notes
  • Accurately documenting and administering resident medication as prescribed by their primary care provider.
  • Providing random drug and alcohol screenings. Then, accurately documenting the results.
  • Monitor residents for compliance with the agency's expectations.
  • Supervise staff, create schedules, facilitate monthly reviews, and ensure quality care was provided in accordance with regulations.

Addictions Counselor

Drexel Counseling
Chicago, IL
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Prepare and facilitate educational addiction groups for the Medically Assisted Treatment Population.
  • Operating from dimensions 4,5, and 6 of the A.S.A.M Criteria
  • Meeting the facility's high due diligence standards for D.A.P notes, report writing, and record keeping
  • Partnering with the clients in treatment planning and following up during one on one counseling sessions regarding goals.
  • Collaborated with other professionals, such as psychiatrists or social workers, to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

Education

Master's Degree - Business

Chicago State University
05.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Behavior Communication

National Louis University
06-2020

Associates Degree - Addiction Studies

01.2018

CADC Certification
May 2018 (active)

Skills

  • Creating Systems that allow things to flow smoothly
  • Case Management
  • Proactive with Compliance, deliverables or Donor request
  • Fiscal Sustainability
  • Individual / Group Counseling
  • Project Management
  • Outreach
  • Transformational Leadership
  • Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Timeline

Gambling Program Developer

HRDI
03.2023 - Current

Recovery Home Manager

Southside Center of Hope
06.2020 - 02.2023

Addictions Counselor

Drexel Counseling
05.2019 - 03.2020

Master's Degree - Business

Chicago State University

Bachelor's Degree - Behavior Communication

National Louis University

Associates Degree - Addiction Studies

CADC Certification

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