Are You a Substance Abuse Professional Looking for Referrals?

Are you a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) who loves what you do but are not as busy as you’d like? If this is the case, as it is for many, partnering with other professionals is key to growing as an expert in your field.

Alternatively, you may be wondering what a SAP is, what they do, and how you can pursue helping others as a career. Once you qualify as a SAP and maintain ongoing education to boost your career, belonging to a network is critical.

Browse information on what it takes to become a SAP and how your business benefits from more referrals.

What is a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)?

A SAP is an unbiased clinician with experience in diagnosing and treating patients who abuse drugs or alcohol. In addition, SAPs evaluate employees when they violate their DOT mandates relating to drugs or alcohol.

A SAP acts in the interest of the public to ensure that no employees in safety-sensitive positions pose a threat to safety. Similarly, your job is to support the employee in the return to duty process by providing evaluations, recommendations for treatment and/or education, drug and/or alcohol test plans, and return-to-duty paperwork.

To become a part of this rewarding SAP occupation, you need to meet specific DOT requirements. These licensing or certification requirements include:

  • Doctor of medicine or osteopathy
  • Psychologist
  • Family or marriage therapist
  • Social worker
  • Employee assistance professional (EAP)
  • NAADAC, ICRC, NBCC certified drug and alcohol counselor

Once you become a SAP after completing the exam, you will also need to maintain your qualifications. Therefore, ongoing training is vital to retain your position as a SAP and includes various refresher courses to stay current.

The Benefits of the SRS Network

Part of the benefits of signing up with the SRS network is that you will enjoy more referrals to your practice. In addition, by joining this vast network of professionals, you also gain access to numerous additional resources.

These resources further help you to refer employees for evaluations and aftercare around the nation. Consequently, your business grows, and you make a valuable contribution to the public’s safety.

To become a Substance Abuse Professional who enjoys more referrals, contact us or call SRS today on 410-668-8110 for more information.