Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a licensed physician, 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 and alcohol-related disorders.
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Each Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) must be a licensed Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy, or a licensed or certified psychologist, social worker, employee assistance professional, or drug and alcohol 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 alcohol and controlled substance-related disorders and be knowledgeable of the SAP function as it relates to Employer interest in safety-sensitive functions and applicable DOT agency regulations. In addition, the SAP shall keep current on applicable DOT agency regulations and comply with the DOT qualification training and continuing education requirements. The SAP is responsible for performing the following functions:
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). 1. The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), as provided in the regulations, means a licensed physician (Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy), or a licensed or certified psychologist, social worker, or employee assistance professional, or a drug and alcohol counselor (certified by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Certification Commission or by the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse). All must have knowledge of and clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and controlled substance-related disorders, be knowledgeable of the SAP function as it relates to Employer interest in safety-sensitive functions, and applicable DOT agency regulations. In addition, the SAP shall comply with the DOT qualification training and continuing education requirements.
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). 24 A licensed physician, or licensed or certified psychologist, social worker, 25 employee assistance professional, or addiction counselor with knowledge of and clinical 26 experience in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and controlled substance-related 27 disorders.
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). A SAP is a licensed physician 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 disorders relating to alcohol and drug abuse.
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Appropriately credentialed individual who may evaluate an employee's situation, prescribe an appropriate treatment program, if necessary, and schedule unannounced follow-up testing once the employee has returned to duty.
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). 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. Validity Testing Tests conducted by the laboratory designed to deter and detect attempts to adulterate or substitute specimens.
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Each Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) must be a licensed Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy, or a licensed or certified psychologist, social worker, employee assistance professional, or drug and alcohol 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 alcohol and controlled substance-related disorders and be knowledgeable of the SAP function as it relates to Employer interest in safety-sensitive functions and applicable DOT agency regulations. In addition, the SAP shall keep current on applicable DOT agency regulations and comply with the DOT Qualification training and continuing educations-requirements, The SAP is responsible for performing the following functions: 1. Conducting the initial face-to-face clinical assessment and evaluation to determine what assistance is needed by the employee to solve problems associated with alcohol and/or drug use, 2. Referring the employee to an appropriate educational and/or treatment program 3. Conducting a face-to-face follow-up evaluation to determine if the employee has actively participated in the education and/or treatment program and has demonstrated successful compliance with the initial assessment and evaluation recommendations; 4. Providing the Employer with a follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing plan for the employee-, 5. Providing the employee and employer with recommendations for continuing education and/or treatment. Section 4.15
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). A qualified professional includes: licensed physicians, licensed/certified psychologists, social workers, employee assistance professionals and certified addiction counselors with knowledge of and clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol/drug-related disorders.
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). A licensed physician (Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy), a licensed or certified psychologist, a licensed or certified social worker, or licensed or certified employee assistance professional. Additionally alcohol and drug abuse counselors must be certified by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Certification Commission, a national organization that imposes qualification standards for treatment of alcohol and/or drug related disorders. All must have knowledge of and clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse-related disorders. Third Party Administrators (TPA), Drug Testing Vendor or “Vendor”- The approved TPA is the primary contact for the IMPACT administrator and users, Local Unions, Contractors, Designated Representatives and Participants. The TPA is responsible for all of the following administrative duties: Responsible for the collection and testing of Participants in the Program Responsible for collection/testing sites, processes, procedures and quality control Train Participating parties on Program requirements Works closely with assigned DRs and IMPACT administrator and users
