Substance Abuse Professional a licensed physician or certified psychologist, social worker, employee assistance professional or certified addiction counselor with knowledge of and clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and drug-related disorders.
Substance Abuse Professional. The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) provides information to the employees regarding the following issues:
a. Effects of alcohol/controlled substance use on an individual’s health, work, and personal life;
b. Signs and symptoms of an alcohol or controlled substance problem;
c. Methods of intervening when an alcohol or controlled substance problem is suspected; and
d. Counseling and treatment programs available for controlled substances and alcohol.
Substance Abuse Professional. The Union and the Town shall mutually agree upon any individuals/agencies that serve as the Fire Department s Employee Substance Abuse Professional. The SAP shall not be an employee of the Town. Neither party to this agreement shall have access to the records of the SAP without the express written consent of the other party. The SAP shall be notified that the production of any record must be made to both parties to this agreement unless either party expressly waives this requirement in writing. In addition to duties described elsewhere in this document, the SAP shall have the following duties as they relate to this policy:
1. Assist in the education efforts of the Town and the Union in relation of this drug testing policy.
2. Offer the services of the EAP to any employees and their families who have been identified as testing positive as the result of a urinalysis drug test or failed an alcohol test.
3. Coordinate with the DER the scheduling of appointments of employees reported as potentially testing positive within thirty-six (36) hours. These appointments shall be strictly confidential.
Substance Abuse Professional. The City has designated a licensed individual with knowledge of substance abuse disorders and appropriate medical training to serve as its Substance Abuse Professional (“SAP”). The SAP shall determine whether employees who fail a drug or alcohol test or refuse to submit to such a test need assistance in resolving problems associated with substance abuse. The SAP will recommend a course of action to such employees and determine whether they follow through with the SAP’s recommendations. The SAP shall also determine the frequency and duration of follow-up testing for any such employees who are permitted by the City to return to work. The Substance Abuse Professional is obtained through Compsych, (800) 570 – 9315.
Substance Abuse Professional. The affected Employee and Local Union shall be notified in writing within ten (10) days of any extension required by the SAP beyond the required one (1) year follow-up testing period. Tests shall be conducted under direct observation.
Substance Abuse Professional a licensed physician (medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy), 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 alcohol and controlled substances related disorders. Test Refusal The following are considered a refusal to test if theemployee: Unreasonable Delay – delay of the testing procedure for a period of time which would render the test useless or inaccurate. Work Place --The workplace is defined as any location that the employee is at while being paid by the City Written Medical Authorization – prescription or other written approval from a licensed practitioner/physician or dentist for the use of a drug in the course of medical treatment. The authorization must include the name of the substance, the period of authorization, and whether the prescribed medication may impair jobperformance.
