S.A.P. Alcohol & Drug Assessments
Responding to the needs of our community, Impact Education Center now offers SAP, Department of Transportation (D.O.T.), Assessments to individuals within Travis County and surrounding areas.
What is a S.A.P.?
- A Substance Abuse Professional (S.A.P.) is a person who evaluates employees who violate Department of Transportation (DOT) drug/alcohol rules
- Acting as a neutral party, the S.A.P. is an advocate for neither the employer nor the employee
- S.A.P.s conduct initial face-to-face assessments, refer employees to services, perform follow-up evaluations, for compliance, and develop post-return-to-duty monitoring plans
- A S.A.P. is responsible for recommending education, follow-up testing, treatment, and/or aftercare, serving as a crucial step before an employee can resume safety-sensitive work
- The S.A.P.'s function is to ensures the public's safety by guiding the employee through the mandatory return-to-duty process, for safety-sensitive jobs
Alcohol and Drug Assessments
- The purpose of an assessment is to identify service needs and to determine if the individual has a substance use disorder or chemical dependency problem.
- The assessments consist of a 45 to 60-minute interview with a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (L.C.D.C.), who meets the requirements of RULE §448.803, is currently certified, and in good standing in the State of Texas.
- Upon completion of the interview, and based on the results of the assessment, recommendations are made for treatment, education, and/or support groups.
- An assessment recommendation letter is then provided to the client’s referral source (attorney/probation officer/etc.) within one (1) to three (3) business days of the appointment.
- Alcohol & Drug Assessments Are By Appointment Only
evaluates Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) employees, who have been found to be in violation of D.O.T.'s Drug and Alcohol Program Regulations.
Based on the Evaluation, The Substance Abuse Professional makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and/or Aftercare
- Assessments are available in-person and via a virtual platform
- In both English and Spanish
- Assessments will be available by appointment only and may be made by calling us at: 512-294-4176 for more information