Only a few professionals understand and are qualified to assist with
alcohol and drug abuse assessments to meet the Federal Department of
Transportation requirements. For safety-sensitive positions, make
sure you have an EXPERT provider.
◊ For Employers :
Do you need an
experienced and qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) under DOT
regulations to conduct supervisor training or to conduct assessments
for CDL holders or other safety-sensitive employees?
The Department of Transportation continues to strictly enforce the
regulations for DOT safety-sensitive employees. In January, 2004,
criteria increased for eligible SAP providers. This has resulted in
fewer substance abuse specialists who are now qualified to conduct the
required assessments and return to duty evaluations. All DOT
violations must result in removal from safety-sensitive duties, referral
to a qualified SAP, assessment and referral to a formal education or
treatment program, and satisfactory progress or completion of this
program before evaluation for possible return to safety-sensitive
duties.
Karen
Untz at REAP has handled over 30 such cases, is highly qualified and
certified, and conducts professional training on the DOT
requirements for other Substance Abuse Professionals.
These cases are complex, and we will always need direct
referral and communication from the DOT employer, even if the employee
was terminated and will pay for their own SAP and treatment services.
Please call for further information.
Contact Us. It’s
critical for your business and the public safety that we handle these
cases effectively.
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For Employees
who have violated DOT alcohol or drug
regulations:
If you were found in violation of the DOT alcohol and drug regulations,
even if you were terminated from one employer, you need Substance
Abuse Professional (SAP) services.
In order to be returned to safety-sensitive duties or to reapply for any
future DOT regulated positions, you must provide your employer or future
potential employers with documentation that you successfully completed the DOT
Substance Abuse Professional assessment, the recommended education or
treatment program, and a return evaluation.
REAP has staff who are qualified to conduct the DOT-SAP formal
evaluations and monitor your treatment progress. The DOT regulations
require that we also refer you to an education or treatment program.
Completing the SAP recommendations will usually require up to 2-3 months
of time to attend an approved education or treatment program,
and a significant financial investment in your recovery. Most
programs will be on an outpatient basis with evening meetings to allow
you to do other non-safety-sensitive work to stabilize your finances.
If you are responsible to pay for your own SAP services, REAP can accept
direct payment from you only in the form of a money order in advance of
each evaluation meeting. If you want to regain the ability
to work in DOT, CDL, or other safety-sensitive positions, and are
serious about total abstinence, you may contact REAP directly for
more information on SAP services and costs. Click here to
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