Katherine Hager
Qualified DOT Substance Abuse Professional, SAP (DOT)
Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) initial and follow-up drug and alcohol evaluations are provided for individuals who are employed in safety-sensitive positions, as defined by the Department of Transportation (DOT), and who have a DOT drug and/or alcohol violation.
My fundamental responsibility is provide a comprehensive face-to-face assessment and clinical evaluation to determine what level of assistance the employee needs in resolving problems associated with alcohol use or prohibited drug use. I then recommend a course of education and/or treatment with which the employee must demonstrate successful compliance prior to returning to DOT safety-sensitive duty.
Treatment recommendations can include, but are not limited to: In-patient treatment, partial in-patient treatment, out-patient treatment, education programs, and aftercare. Education recommendations can include, but are not limited to, quality drug and alcohol education courses, self-help groups, and community lectures. Upon the determination of the best recommendation for assistance, I serve as a referral source to assist the employee's entry into an acceptable program, trying to match the employee to treatment that is covered by their insurance plan.
Prior to the employee's return to safety-sensitive duties, a face-to-face follow-up evaluation with the employee is provided to determine if the individual has demonstrated successful compliance with recommendations of the initial evaluation. This evaluation must be accomplished before an employer can consider the employee for return to safety-sensitive functions. Therefore, the evaluation serves to provide the employer with assurance that the employee has made appropriate clinical progress sufficient to return to duty.
My fundamental responsibility is provide a comprehensive face-to-face assessment and clinical evaluation to determine what level of assistance the employee needs in resolving problems associated with alcohol use or prohibited drug use. I then recommend a course of education and/or treatment with which the employee must demonstrate successful compliance prior to returning to DOT safety-sensitive duty.
Treatment recommendations can include, but are not limited to: In-patient treatment, partial in-patient treatment, out-patient treatment, education programs, and aftercare. Education recommendations can include, but are not limited to, quality drug and alcohol education courses, self-help groups, and community lectures. Upon the determination of the best recommendation for assistance, I serve as a referral source to assist the employee's entry into an acceptable program, trying to match the employee to treatment that is covered by their insurance plan.
Prior to the employee's return to safety-sensitive duties, a face-to-face follow-up evaluation with the employee is provided to determine if the individual has demonstrated successful compliance with recommendations of the initial evaluation. This evaluation must be accomplished before an employer can consider the employee for return to safety-sensitive functions. Therefore, the evaluation serves to provide the employer with assurance that the employee has made appropriate clinical progress sufficient to return to duty.
Services Provided:
· Face-to-face assessments/clinical evaluations
· Determination of level of care recommendations
· Referral For Treatment and Case Management
· Follow-Up assessments
Initial assessments are usually available within 48 hours of initial phone contact with the employee referred for SAP services. Please contact me for more information about SAP evaluation services, or to make an appointment.
· Face-to-face assessments/clinical evaluations
· Determination of level of care recommendations
· Referral For Treatment and Case Management
· Follow-Up assessments
Initial assessments are usually available within 48 hours of initial phone contact with the employee referred for SAP services. Please contact me for more information about SAP evaluation services, or to make an appointment.
Office Hours: Please call (503) 428-7211 to schedule an appointment.
Available by appointment only.Evening and weekend appointments are available. 970 Shipping Street NE, Salem. Directions.