DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional services for DOT-regulated employees, employers and Designated Employer Representatives navigating the federally required return-to-duty process.
A DOT drug or alcohol program violation triggers a specific return-to-duty process under 49 CFR Part 40. We help employees, employers and DERs understand the required evaluations, recommendations, documentation and follow-up plan.
For a DOT-regulated employee who has a drug or alcohol program violation and must complete the federally required SAP process before becoming eligible for return-to-duty testing.
We coordinate directly with the appropriate employer or DER and provide the documentation required at each stage of the DOT SAP process.
Schedule after a verified DOT drug or alcohol program violation, such as a positive test, qualifying alcohol result, refusal to test, adulterated or substituted specimen, or another covered violation.
Purpose: Complete the federally regulated evaluation, recommendation and follow-up process required before return-to-duty testing eligibility.
Use a qualified SAP when an employee must complete the return-to-duty process. The SAP provides required reports directly to the DER and documents compliance determinations.
Purpose: Support a compliant, documented process while the employer retains responsibility for employment and testing decisions.
The SAP is a neutral public-safety professional, not an advocate for the employer or employee. Recommendations are based on clinical findings and federal requirements.
A comprehensive SAP assessment determines the appropriate education or treatment recommendation.
The employee receives a specific education and/or treatment plan that must be followed.
The employee completes the required services with an appropriate independent provider.
The SAP reviews documentation and evaluates whether successful compliance has been demonstrated.
When appropriate, the SAP reports eligibility for return-to-duty testing and establishes the follow-up testing plan.
The bundle covers Finding Solace evaluation, coordination and required SAP documentation. Outside education, treatment and drug or alcohol testing costs are separate.
The package covers Finding Solace SAP evaluations, coordination and required documentation. Outside services and testing remain separate.
The SAP combines a clinical evaluation with DOT requirements to determine the appropriate education and/or treatment recommendation and, later, whether successful compliance has been demonstrated.
Reason for the DOT referral, relevant substance use history, prior care and current circumstances.
Current concerns, risk factors, stability and the appropriate level of education or treatment.
Documentation and clinical interview findings reviewed during the follow-up evaluation.
Aftercare or support recommendations and a written follow-up testing plan when required.
LPC-S • LMFT-S • DOT-QUALIFIED SAP
D’Shawn provides clinically grounded, neutral DOT SAP evaluations with clear recommendations and required documentation for employees, employers and DERs. Services are available only to individuals located in Louisiana at the time of the evaluation.
No. The SAP determines whether the employee has demonstrated successful compliance and is eligible for return-to-duty testing. The employer makes the employment decision after all applicable requirements are met.
No. Education, treatment and drug or alcohol testing are provided independently and are not included in Finding Solace evaluation fees.
The SAP sends required documentation directly to the DER. If the employer elects to proceed, the employee must complete the applicable return-to-duty test before resuming safety-sensitive duties. The employer makes the final employment decision.
Yes, when clinically appropriate and permitted by the applicable requirements. The client must be physically located in Louisiana during the appointment.
Call 318-737-7201 or email info@findingsolace.life. Please do not email drug or alcohol test results, SAP reports or detailed clinical information. Our team will provide secure intake instructions and explain what records are needed.
Finding Solace is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, FMCSA or any other government agency. DOT SAP services follow applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 40. A SAP determines compliance and eligibility for return-to-duty testing; the employer makes employment decisions. Services do not guarantee a particular employment or clinical outcome.
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