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What does an SAP do?
What does an SAP do?
Conducts a face-to-face initial employee evaluation and clinical assessment to determine the level of assistance needed to resolve the substance issues.
Recommends and refers the employee to an appropriate education and/or treatment program.
Monitors the employee's progress while in treatment.
Conducts a face-to-face follow-up evaluation to determine if the employee has fully and successfully complied with the recommendations and treatment plan of the SAP.
Provides the Designated Employer Representative (DER) a follow-up evaluation with a drug and/or alcohol testing plan for up to five years.
Advises the employer and employee with recommendations concerning education and/or treatment.
What is a DOT-SAP?
What is a DOT-SAP?
A Substance Abuse Professional has met the specific credentials, qualifications and passed the qualification exam of the Department of Transportation (DOT).
The SAP evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation and makes recommendations to the employer concerning education, treatment, continuing care for the employee, and follow-up testing.
SAPs are Licensed or Master Addiction Counselors certified by NAADAC.
SAPs understand the DOT CFR 49, Part 40.
SAPs are knowledgeable with regards to diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and other drugs.
Before an employee can return to a Department Of Transportation (DOT) safety-sensitive position, they must successfully complete a return-to-duty process with a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
Our DOT-SAP:
Conducts a thorough face-to-face assessment with the employee.
Recommends a required plan of treatment and/or education for the employee.
Sends a report to the employer about that recommendation.
Monitors the employee's progress through that plan.
Conducts a face-to-face follow-up evaluation with the employee, to verify the status of completion of the recommendation.
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