Women's Program Coordinator 

Jennifer Parker, BSW, CADAC III

Ms. Parker has been employed at Tara Treatment Center, Inc. since 1997. She obtained her Bachelors in Social Work from Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1997.  Ms. Parker is also a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC III).  She has been involved in many professional and civic organizations including Johnson County Step Ahead Council.

Women's Program Counselor

Denise High, MS, LMHC, NBCC, MAC

Ms. High has been employed at Tara Treatment Center, Inc. since 2003. Her Masters in Counseling was awarded in 1992 from Indiana University, Indianapolis.  Ms. High received her Bachelors degree in Education and Psychology  from Indiana University as well.  She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor,  Indiana Licensed Teacher,  and School Counselor.  In addition to being a National Board Certified Counselor, she is a Master Addictions Counselor, experienced in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Employee Assistance Counseling and  trained in EMDR.  In addition to her professional and civic involvement, she has coordinated services for families of at risk children. 

Men's Program Coordinator 

Annie Novotny, BS, CADAC IV, ICAC II

Ms. Novotny has been employed at Tara Treatment Center, Inc. since 1991. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Addictions Counseling from Indiana Wesleyan in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1997.  Ms. Novotny is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.  She is a member of the Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ICAADA),  the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC),  and Indiana Association for Addiction Professionals (IAAP).  She is also a licensed Adult Probation Officer.

Men's Program Counselor 

Barbara Warner, MSW

Ms. Warner has been employed at Tara Treatment Center, Inc. since April of 2007.  She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Indiana University Purdue University Columbus, Indiana in 2003.  Ms. Warner received her Master's in Social Work from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in 2007.  Ms. Warner is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Outpatient Program Facilitator 

Bill Crane, MA, CAS, LSW, LMFT

Mr. Crane facilitates the Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient (OP), and Aftercare (AC) programs.  He has worked with clients and families through inpatient, outpatient, and community outreach services for the past 23 years.  Mr. Crane earned his Bachelors degree in Psychology from Purdue University in 1987 and his Masters in Psychology from Newport University in 1991.  He is a Certified Addictions Specialist, a member of the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders, Licensed Social Worker, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Mr. Crane is a past member of the Regional Advisory Board for the Governor's Commission for a Drug Free Indiana and a life member of Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Outpatient Case Manager

Amber Hoff, BA

Ms. Hoff has been employed at Tara Treatment Center, Inc. since July 2007.  She received her Bachelor of Arts from Franklin College, Franklin Indiana.  She majored in Psychology and minored in History and Sociology.  Ms. Hoff received outstanding Sociology student in 2002. 

Relapse Prevention Educator

Sue C. Weintraut, MSW, LCSW,  NASW II, CADAC IV

Ms. Weintraut has been employed by Tara Treatment Center, Inc. since 1990.  She obtained her Associate Degree in Human Services at Indiana University East, Richmond Indiana in 1992.  Ms. Weintraut was awarded a Drug and Alcohol Certificate for studies completed  by Indiana University East in 1992.  She received her Bachelors in Social Work from Indiana University in Indianapolis Indiana in 1994  and  Masters in Social Work from Indiana University in Indianapolis Indiana in 1995, through the Advanced Standing Program.  Ms. Weintraut is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC IV). She is a member of the Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ICAADA), and National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC).  She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).   Ms. Weintraut studied at the Richmond State Hospital in the dual diagnosis unit, and at LaRue Carter Psychiatric Hospital.  She was Director of Rush County Substance Abuse and outpatient treatment program for 11 years. 

Family Program Coordinator 

Laurence Michael Lynch, MS

Mr. Lynch has been employed at Tara Treatment Center, Inc. since 1987 as a host for families of clients attending the Family Program.  Mr. Lynch obtained his Master's Degree in Science from Indiana University in 1967, and he also completed graduate work in Theology and Recreation Science.  Mr. Lynch became a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor while serving as Director of Counseling at Fairbanks Hospital.   He served as the president of Johnson County Citizens Against Substance Abuse for several years and was instrumental in developing several programs and grants addressing alcohol and drug abuse in Johnson County. 

Nursing Supervisor 

Jessica Daugherty, LPN

Ms. Daugherty has been employed at Tara Treatment Center, Inc. since 2002.  She obtained her LPN from IVY Tech Community College of Columbus, Indiana in 2002.  In addition to her nursing responsibilities she is ServSafe certified and she coordinates standards for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.  Ms Daugherty also coordinates all admissions into the Sub-acute Detox and Residential Treatment Program.

Community Liaison 

Bill Kindle, CEAP, LAP-C

Mr. Kindle is our liaison for referral sources and community members.  After 34 years of service, he retired from General Motors Corporation as Coordinator for their Employee Assistance Program.  Mr. Kindle is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) and a Labor Assistance Professional-Certified (LAP-C).