JAMES A. GUDERJOHN CONSULTING, LLC

James A. (Jim) Guderjohn, Psy. D., MS, LADC, ACATA

Career highlights: 

Dr. Guderjohn began his professional career in 1971 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Jim's professional career has included extended stays in Minnesota, Arizona, California and Washington state.  He has served in a wide range of professional positions that includes alcohol and drug counselor, clinical supervisor, chief executive officer and hospital administrator.  Jim served on a grant review for SAMHSA for several years and has 19 years experience as a behavioral health surveyor for CARF, The Accreditation Commission, Tucson, Arizona.  For the past six years, Jim served as Director of Operations for Sundown M Ranch, a 160 bed chemical dependency treatment program in Yakima (Selah), Washington.  Jim is a Past Board Member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Programs (NAATP), a member of the American Couneling Association, and a member of the Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health.  Jim is a licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and registered as a Clinical Supervisor through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.  Professional degrees include Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Science in Addiction Studies and Doctor of Psychology.  Jim and his wife Sharen recently moved to Faribault, Minnesota to live in closer proximity to family and friends in the upper midwest.    

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

To privide practical solutions for behavioral health management

PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT

To provide leadership by setting an example of service to others; persons served, co-workers, professional colleagues and persons in the community. 

VISION STATEMENT

My personal vision is for an environment that is marked by true respect and mutual concern for the persons we serve, their families, and for co-workers and other professional colleagues. An environment where people are open to learn and to try new things. An environment where value is placed on the ideas and beliefs of each person.  Where people are mentored.  Where people are motivated to work and to serve one another.

VALUES STATEMENT

· The ability to listen and to understand.

· The ability to hear without judgment; to keep an open mind.

· The ability to make judgments once facts are known and understood.

· Knowing there may be more than one “right answer”.

· Giving credit to others for the good work they do.

· To serve and to help and to teach first, then lead. 

· To be clear on goals and then point the way.

· Choosing words carefully so as not to damage those being led.

· To treat others with respect and dignity, even in matters of discipline.

· Allowing others to achieve.