Substance Abuse Professional definition

Substance Abuse Professional. (SAP) means a qualified person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
Substance Abuse Professional. (“SAP”) means a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
Substance Abuse Professional or “SAP” means a licensed physician (i.e., a medical doctor), or a licensed or certified psychologist, social worker, employee assistance professional, or addiction counselor (certified by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Certification Commission), with knowledge of and clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of drug or alcohol-related disorders.

Examples of Substance Abuse Professional in a sentence

  • Employees who come forward voluntarily for with an Alcohol or Drug problem will be referred to a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for assessment and will be supported through a treatment and aftercare program consistent with the recommendations and the applicable benefit coverage.

  • The employee will be evaluated by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) or Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP) and will be subject to discipline up to and including immediate termination.


More Definitions of Substance Abuse Professional

Substance Abuse Professional means a person who meets the credentials, basic knowledge, qualifications, and training requirements in 49 CFR Part 40; Subpart O §40.281 to:
Substance Abuse Professional means an alcohol and drug
Substance Abuse Professional. (SAP) means a licensed physician (medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy) or a licensed or certified psychologist, social worker, or employee assistance professional; or an addiction counselor (certified by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Certification Commission or the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse). All must have knowledge of and clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders relating to use of alcohol and controlled substances.
Substance Abuse Professional means an alcohol and drug specialist meeting the credentials, knowledge, training, and continuing education requirements of 49 C.F.R. Sec. 40.281.
Substance Abuse Professional means a licensed psychologist or social worker, a D.O. or M.D. with training in assessing and treating alcohol and controlled substances abuse, a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, or a certified National Association Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.
Substance Abuse Professional means the holder of any license, permit, certificate, or registration issued by the department pursuant to s. 440.88, Stats., or issued by the Wisconsin certification board.