SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONALS (SAP)

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Innovative Technology
for You and Your Patients

In addition to our wide range of outpatient services, we also offer a data-driven app designed to optimize and revolutionize the treatment experience.

The Psyclarity Health app will enable you to upload and monitor your client’s health records electronically. You will be able to:

  • Upload all clinical documentation, notes, and medical reports
  • Track and give input on your client’s treatment program
  • Offer support and telehealth services through the app to your patient

The app has also been designed to help our patients build and monitor their recovery plan, engage with a recovery community, access telehealth sessions, track progress every step of the way, and be their go-to recovery toolbox on their recovery journey.

Substance Abuse
Professionals (SAP)

Substance abuse is detrimental in any workplace. Some industries, like transport and heavy industry, can have life-threatening risks attached if an employee in a safety-sensitive position is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while conducting their duties.

When an employee is in danger of harming themselves or others, safety concerns are a very real problem. Staff members with alcohol or drug addiction issues become liabilities in these instances.

In 1994, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) established drug testing rules in the workplace to combat these issues. DOT regulations were designed to help businesses implement company policies for drug and alcohol regulation, particularly for those in safety-sensitive functions.

DOT drug testing is required to be carried out by a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to manage substance abuse prevention programs in the workplace. Qualified substance abuse professionals are able to implement a drug or alcohol policy in a company, provide education on alcohol or drug abuse, and conduct follow-up testing according to Department of Transportation criteria once the employee returns to work.

However, when it comes to the more involved aspects of caring for an employee with a substance abuse problem, an SAP requires the assistance of a medical professional. Psyclarity Health has a team of experts in the field of substance abuse treatment and is able to assist in the process.

Duties of a
Substance Abuse Professional

Since handling drug and alcohol issues is a complex matter, an SAP must have the ability to draft appropriate drug and alcohol rules, along with an effective education process that an employee can access when needed. An SAP must also be able to conduct the evaluation of follow-up tests, specifically when safety-sensitive workers have returned from treatment.

Other duties are equally challenging and very often require medical intervention. Should an SAP determine that an employee needs assistance in the form of drug or alcohol rehab, it is vital to have a partnership with a suitable organization that is able to provide a team of specialists.

As an expert in the treatment of addiction, Psyclarity Health has worked with numerous SAPs and saftey professionals to put effective action plans in place. Working with an expert to assist in guiding employees to good health choices is an essential step in ensuring their addiction recovery.

When Employees Need
Further Treatment

In some cases, employees will be reluctant to participate in substance abuse treatment or may need further assistance. 

Apart from obvious signs of addiction, other issues to look out for include:

  • Inability to follow outpatient treatment programs
  • Relapses after substance abuse treatment
  • Signs of regular health issues
  • Minimal addiction recovery after previous treatment attempts
  • Displaying a need for long-term addiction treatment
  • Co-existing mental conditions requiring additional support

If you have identified an employee exhibiting signs of a substance abuse problem, approaching them is only the first step in assisting. From there, they will most likely need professional support in dealing with addiction, which is where Psyclarity Health can provide the partnership you need.

How Psyclarity Health
Can Assist

Referring an employee to rehab can seem like a daunting task, but Psyclarity Health’s admission process makes handover seamless. Upon admission, you can expect the care team to undertake clinical assessments, provide an evaluation, and offer appropriate treatment plans.

Smooth Transitions to Inpatient Rehab

After assessment, medically assisted modalities may be implemented, followed by a patient-centric program of evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). While in treatment, a SAP can be assured that their employees will receive individualized care based on their addiction requirements in a clinical setting.

Initially, treatment may require medical professional attention to oversee intensive rehab. In some cases, such as the treatment of addiction to alcohol or opiates, medication may be administered to provide support in dealing with withdrawal symptoms. This demands round-the-clock attention, which Psyclarity Health is well-equipped to provide.

Additional treatment will include a combination of patient-centric care including:

  • Life-skills Courses
  • Evidence-Based Modalities
  • Trauma-Informed Therapies
  • Stress Management Techniques
  • Relapse Prevention Programing

Moving to Outpatient Care

Patients are helped to identify causes for their substance abuse problems, as well as taught life skills to manage stress and cope with issues that often trigger a relapse. These skills give a higher chance that the professional meets the necessary requirements to successfully face follow-up tests. Additional care can be offered in the form of outpatient programs along with self-help groups to add peer-supported assistance when necessary.

Our evidence-based treatment modalities include proven therapies such as:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Assertive Group Treatment
  • Comprehensive Family Therapy
  • Holistic Treatment

To find out more about how we can create and nurture a working relationship with you as a Substance Abuse Professional, get in touch with Psyclarity Healty today.

Impartial
Treatment

For obvious reasons, a staff member with an addiction problem represents a risk for an employer. On the other hand, the employee may well be afraid of losing their job. This can be a predicament for both parties. However, the role of the SAP is not to lobby for either the employer or the employee; their decision has to be impartial and in the best interests of public safety. 

To facilitate the requirements of a company’s substance abuse program, it is beneficial to have a sound relationship with a healthcare partner to provide further addiction treatment when needed. Should an SAP determine that an employee requires drug rehab or alcohol rehab, it is useful to have an existing referral arrangement with a specialist in the field. 

Psyclarity Health has worked with many SAPs requiring a dedicated substance abuse treatment specialist for providing ongoing care for valued employees. Find out how we can help you implement effective company policies to ensure the safety of your staff, clients, and your business.

Innovative Technology
for You and Your Patients

In addition to our wide range of outpatient services, we also offer a data-driven app designed to optimize and revolutionize the treatment experience.

The Psyclarity Health app will enable you to upload and monitor your client’s health records electronically. You will be able to:

  • Upload all clinical documentation, notes, and medical reports
  • Track and give input on your client’s treatment program
  • Offer support and telehealth services through the app to your patient

The app has also been designed to help our patients build and monitor their recovery plan, engage with a recovery community, access telehealth sessions, track progress every step of the way, and be their go-to recovery toolbox on their recovery journey.

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