If you’re a commercial driver or another safety-sensitive employee in need of a DOT SAP assessment in the State Of Maryland, Integrative Behavioral Health,LLC (IBI) is here to help you get back on track. Our substance abuse professionals in Towson, MD, provide fast, professional, and fully compliant DOT-SAP assessments to help employees navigate the return-to-duty process after a DOT drug or alcohol violation.
When your job is on the line, you need a knowledgeable and experienced SAP who understands the regulations and can guide you through the necessary steps to get back to work. Thankfully, at IBH, we specialize in Department of Transportation (DOT) SAP evaluations, offering appointments six days a week to help you move forward quickly and efficiently.
What Is a DOT-SAP Assessment?
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a federally mandated evaluator who assesses employees who have violated DOT drug and alcohol regulations (49 CFR Part 40). If you test positive for drugs or alcohol, refuse a test, or otherwise violate DOT regulations, you are required to complete the SAP process before returning to safety-sensitive duties.
A DOT-SAP professional will:
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Conduct an initial assessment to evaluate your substance use and determine your required treatment or education program.
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Recommend the necessary steps to comply with DOT regulations.
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Monitor your progress throughout the process.
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Complete a final follow-up assessment and provide a Return to Duty letter once you’ve met all requirements.
This process is essential for CDL truck drivers, airline employees, pipeline workers, transit operators, railroad employees, and other DOT-regulated safety-sensitive positions who have experienced a DOT violation.
1. Initial DOT-SAP Assessment
The process begins once you receive a DOT drug or alcohol violation (such as a positive test or refusal to test). At this point, you must stop performing all safety-sensitive duties and schedule an appointment with a qualified DOT-SAP professional in Maryland.
At IBH, we have multipy SAPs and offer quick and easy scheduling to help you start this process immediately. The initial evaluation costs $299.00 and is designed to assess your situation and provide an appropriate plan for compliance.
3. Follow-Up SAP Appointment & Return to Duty
Once you have successfully completed your recommended program, you’ll schedule a follow-up evaluation with your SAP professional. During this session, we will verify your compliance and issue your Return to Duty letter (cost $299.00), which will be sent to your employer.
For CDL some drivers in Maryland, this step also requires visiting the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to reinstate your CDL license.
2. Education and Treatment Recommendations
Following your assessment, we will recommend the necessary alcohol or drug education, counseling, or treatment program required by DOT regulations. This may include:
A. Alcohol-Drug Education Training, a state-approved educational program that meets DOT requirements.
B. Substance use treatment program (outpatient or inpatient, depending on evaluation results).
Each program is designed to ensure that employees receive the appropriate level of care and intervention before returning to work.
4. Follow-Up Testing Requirements
Even after returning to work, DOT regulations require follow-up testing to ensure ongoing compliance. Your SAP professional will determine the follow-up testing plan, which includes a minimum of six random drug/alcohol tests in the first 12 months. Additional testing may be required for up to five years (60 months).
