How Can I Find a Substance Abuse Professional List Quickly?
A DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employee, or applicant, will either be given a substance abuse professional list or be referred to a service agent if they fail a drug and/or alcohol test. If an employee is given a substance abuse professional list by their employer it is up to the employee or applicant to find a substance abuse professional (SAP) in their area. Alternatively, being referred to a service agent makes the process of finding a SAP quick and painless.
Who Must Submit a Drug and/or Alcohol Test?
DOT-mandated, safety-sensitive employees may be given a drug and/or alcohol test for a few reasons. For example, a supervisor may suspect an employee to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and will request for a test. It is a federal mandate that these tests be carried out regularly and at random. It could also be as a pre-employment requisition. Whatever is the case, it is required that if an employee or applicant fails a mandated drug and/or alcohol test they enroll in a SAP program in order to return to their safety-sensitive work.
Is it Easy to Find a SAP with a Substance Abuse Professional List?
Ideally, finding a SAP provider by using a substance abuse professional list should be easy. Unfortunately, many SAP providers are often busy taking appointments, or unavailable, which means they may not be able to answer the call. Many times employees are left calling multiple SAPs, leaving messages and waiting for a returned call. Since employees are unable to work in their safety-sensitive position until they successfully comply with the SAP program, it is more beneficial to get in touch with a service agent who can connect them to a SAP provider in their geographic region quickly.
Find a SAP with SRS’ FastTrack Enrollment Program
SAP Referral Services’ (SRS) FastTrack Enrollment Program connects employees with qualified SAP providers in their region. SRS maintains an extensive network of qualified SAP providers through out the nation who have the appropriate certificates and continuing education requirements.
When an employee enrolls in the FastTrack Enrollment Program they will typically be scheduled with a SAP within 72 business hours. Enrollment is quick and easy and can be done online. The program includes:
- Scheduling of the initial evaluation
- (2) Face-to-face substance abuse evaluations
- Recommendations for education or treatment (as per the requirement of the DOT)
- (2) SAP reports (initial and follow-up)
- Recommendations for submitting to a return-to-duty test
Ditch the Substance Abuse Professional List and Find a SAP Quickly
Having to wait for returned calls, when time is limited, can be really frustrating. With the FastTrack Enrollment Program, locating a reliable SAP provider can save employees a lot of energy and time. For more information on the program, or to enroll today, click here.
SAP Referral Services (SRS) is the leading facilitator for mandated substance abuse evaluations. SRS maintains an extensive network of qualified providers in more than 3,000 locations nationwide for testing violations that originate from any of the DOT’s modes including FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, USCG and PHMSA, or a company’s internal drug and alcohol testing policy.