Department of Transportation - Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Services
What is 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 Marriage & Family Therapists 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.
What does a Dept. of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (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.
Provides the employer and employee with recommendations concerning education and/or treatment.
