Tamara D. Davis-Kisor has over 20 years of experience in social work, counseling, case management, and education. She has a master's degree in general counseling and is a licensed social worker and chemical dependency counselor assistant in Ohio. She has worked for several mental health and addiction treatment organizations, providing assessments, counseling, case management, and group facilitation for clients of all ages.

1. Tamara D. Davis-Kisor LSW, MS, CDCA-1193 Jim Lackey Road, Vinton, Ohio 45686
Cell # 740-577-4887 tamaradaviskisor@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications:
*Licensed Social Worker in State of Ohio/Bachelors of Social Work
*Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
*Masters of Science in General Counseling (Non Clinical)
*Skilled at assessments of psychosocial, environmental, health, mental health, and AOD needs
and strengths for preschool to geriatric age groups
*Knowledge of and referralto appropriate programs following assessment determinations
*Experienced at client monitoring through ongoing case management; developing, implementing
and managing care via individual care/service plans
*Accomplished counselor and educator of individuals and families of all ages and socioeconomic
backgrounds
*Effective advocate and mediator for clients and their families
*Developed group programs related to needs of the groups in school setting and addiction
treatment environments
*Utilizes holistic approach to assess,case management,and counsel
*Experienced group/team member including planning and implementing multiple seminar’s and
car/motorcycle shows, fundraising events which entailed budgets, subject matter, location,
menus, donation collections, and free time activities
*Experienced in mental health and state computer programs including SOQIC, CATT,PIMS and
CRISE
*Experienced in PC Work/Word applications, fax machines, and other office equipment
Employment History:
Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Assessor/Counselor/Case manager/Group Facilitator
North Central Mental Health Services
1301 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43221 (2/2014-3/2015)
614-227-6865
Bill Silliman-Supervisor
Duties include: Intake assessment ofmental health and alcohol and drug treatment clients; diagnosis with
supervision: referral to appropriate treatment team; assessment and coordination for additional treatment
for patients in crisis; verification of eligibility requirements and referral to appropriate referral sources;
write and implement individual service plans; counsel patient on mental health and AOD issues from plan;
complete transfers and terminations as appropriate; complete all documentation neces sary to meet agency
and state requirements.
Intake Specialist/Assessor
Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry
880 Greenlawn Avenue
Columbus, Ohio (6/2013-1/2014)
614-444-7472
Crystal Cyrus-Supervisor
Duties include: Intake paper and individual assessments ofpatients in crisis; diagnosis with supervision;
admission of appropriate patients in crisis; verification of and preauthorization from insurances; referral;
coordination of services with statewide facilities; linking; documentation; limited coding; HMS proficient.
Alcohol and Drug Assessor/Counselor/Case Manager/Group Facilitator
Spectrum Outreach Services Inc.
456 Second Avenue

2. Gallipolis, Ohio (11/2012 – 6/2013)
740-446-2085
Lori Ellis –Supervisor
Duties include: Outpatient facility- Assessment; individual treatment planning; counseling; group
facilitator/counseling; case management; service planning and coordination; education; referral; linking;
mediation; advocacy; transportation; client monitoring; risk management; crisis intervention;
documentation; coding.
Alcohol and Drug and Mental Health Assessor/Counselor/Case Manager
Queen’s Treatment Center Inc.
213 B East Main Street/10 Lady Avenue
Jackson, Ohio (2/2012-10/2012)
740-577-3583
Yolanda Queen-Owner/Operator
Duties include: Residential/sober living facility-Assessment; individual treatment planning; counseling;
group facilitator/counseling; case management; service planning and coordination; education; referral;
linking; mediation; advocacy; transportation; client monitoring; risk management; crisis intervention;
documentation; coding.
Home Health Aide
Family Senior Care
1616 Eastern Avenue
Gallipolis, Ohio (11/2012-2/2012)
740-441-3914
Supervisor Terri
Duties included-Assisting the aged with ADL’s which included but not limited to bathing, dressing,
monitoring medication regimen, shopping,meal preparation, cleaning, paying bills to allow them to remain
in their home.
Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Assessor/Counselor/Case Manager
Health Recovery Services Inc.
Athens Alternative Education Program
18 SR 143
Albany, Ohio (9/2010-6/2011)
740-698-0131
Angela Stowers Supervisor
Duties included: (In-school environment) Assessment; MentalHealth diagnosis with supervision;
individual service planning; group facilitator and service planning; education; referral; linking; mediation;
advocacy; transportation; classroommonitoring and crisis intervention; suicidal risk monitoring with
intervention and referrals as needed; daily documentation and coding of notes; completion/coding of time
sheets.
Assessor/Case Manager (PASSPORT)
Area Agency on Aging District 7
F32-URG, PO Box 500
Rio Grande, Ohio (9/2003-6/2010)
800-582-7277
Supervisor Lisa Adams
Duties included-Scheduling and completing home assessments ofclient and their health, mental health,
financial, equipment and environmental needs; referrals to appropriate programs provided to inter-agency
and to community resources; developing and monitoring care and service plans within specified gu idelines;
scheduling and completing home visits, phone calls, and levels of care when needed for entrance into a
nursing facility; collaborative work, mediation, advocacy with physicians and provider agencies to obtain
appropriate services/equipment for the clients and their families.

3. Family Case Worker
Jackson County Jobs and Family Services One Stop
25 East South Street
Jackson, Ohio (1/2002-9/2003)
740-286-4181
Judy Brooks-Immediate supervisor(retired)
Duties included-Scheduling, and completing assessments and reassessments forState of Ohio benefits for
Families with Children and PRC programs which included educating clients on available funds/programs
and requirements; requesting and obtaining verifications from clients; monitoring of their progress with
compliance to requests; entering changes,verifying eligibility and notification of eligibility/non-eligibility
for programs/services.
Mental Health Case Manager/Family Support Team Case Manager
ACCESS-Facility Closed in 2002
Jackson, Ohio (7/2000-9/2001)
740-286-8789
Dr. J. Ed Black- Clinical Supervisor
Duties included- Completing counseling with individuals and families in home and social environments;
education, modeling, and monitoring skills learned including coping and social skills; collaborating with
schools to meet clients needs including Individualized Education Plans; referral and assistance to families
for multiple financial, safety, social and health reasons; transportation; making and accompanying clients to
counseling and health appointments; documentation and coding of notes and timesheets.
Casual Hospice Social Worker
Adena Regional Medical Center Hospice
Chillicothe, Ohio (9/1999-7/2001)
740-779-7500
Sharon Wills-Supervisor
Duties included- Scheduling and completing home visits and assessments ofHospice clients and family
needs; referrals to needed resources; education on illness/death processes; assisting clients and their
families to increase coping skills related to illness and death of a loved one; team meetings and
collaboration with medical staff to meet consumer and family needs; facilitating grief support groups.
Classroom Teacher/Family Service Worker
Jackson-Vinton Community Action Head Start
Milton Center-Wellston, Ohio (9/1999-7/2000)
Duties included-Preparing classroomplans for weekly activities and opportunities to learn; assisting
children ages three, four, and five to explore their environments and learn new skills; interventions with
students when needed; scheduled and completed home visits providing parenting information and
monitoring needs of the families; providing referrals to resources as needed; completing evaluations on
children’s progress in the classroomand documenting this as state mandated.
Education:
 Capella University
Masters of Science with Specialization in General Counseling 8/2010-12/2012
 Universityof Rio Grande/Rio Grande CommunityCollege, Rio Grande Ohio,
Bachelors of Social Work 8/1992-6/1999
 Wellston High School,Wellston, Ohio, Diploma 1986
Community Services:
 Sandi Davis-Wieland Motorcyclist Awareness Program (2004 to 2014) - Board Member; participant in
fundraising and annual Memorial Ride and Showdown planning and running of activities
 Relay for Life - Participant in fundraising and/orwalks (2001 to 2010)
 4-H Advisorin Jackson County Ohio (1997 to 2007)
 Local Non-denominational church youth group leader/assistant (2005 to 2007)