Professional services for every stage of your journey.

At Shyne Professional Services, LLC, we provide professional services designed to support individuals at every stage of their personal and professional journeys. Services are available virtually and in person, depending on the service and applicable requirements.

What we offer

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SAP

Counseling

Professional Services

Professional Education

Your road back to safety-sensitive work starts here.

A DOT drug or alcohol violation can affect your ability to perform safety-sensitive duties — but it does not have to be the end of your professional journey. Shyne Professional Services, LLC provides DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluations to help employees navigate the federally required Return-to-Duty process.

Compliance assurance

Our process strictly follows U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines under 49 CFR Part 40.

Who needs a DOT SAP evaluation?

Any commercial driver or other DOT‑regulated employee in a safety‑sensitive position who violates the federal drug and alcohol testing rules must complete a DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation before returning to duty. You must undergo a DOT SAP evaluation if you:
Test positive for drugs or alcohol in a DOT-required test
Refuse to submit to a required DOT drug or alcohol test
Tamper with or adulterate a specimen
Fail to appear for a scheduled DOT test
Violate any other identified DOT drug and alcohol regulations

FMCSA

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FRA

Federal Railroad Administration

FTA

Federal Transit Administration

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

PHMSA

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

USCG

United States Coast Guard

The DOT Return-to-Duty process, step by step

From violation to clearance — here is what to expect and what is expected of you.

Step 1

Initial SAP Evaluation

The SAP will complete the comprehensive evaluation. The evaluation can take place in-person or virtually.

Step 2

Education and/or Treatment Recommendation

Based on the initial evaluation, the SAP will make recommendations for treatment and/or educational courses.

Step 3

Follow-Up SAP Evaluation

Once you have successfully completed the recommended education and/or treatment, you will return to the SAP for a follow-up evaluation.

Step 4

Return to Duty Drug Testing

After SAP clearance, employer orders directly observed drug testing. The drug testing schedule is confidential and strictly between the SAP and the Designated Employer Representative (DER).

Non-DOT SAP Evaluations

Not every workplace substance use concern falls under federal DOT regulations. We provide Non-DOT SAP evaluations for individuals, employers, and other referring parties when an assessment is needed outside the federally regulated Return-to-Duty process. A Non-DOT evaluation may help identify substance-related concerns and determine appropriate recommendations for education, counseling, treatment, or other services. Because requirements vary by employer, organization, or referral source, services are individualized according to the purpose of the referral.

SAP Substance Abuse Education

When substance abuse education is recommended as part of a SAP evaluation or referral requirement, Shyne Professional Services provides structured educational services designed to increase knowledge and encourage responsible decision-making.

Counseling Services

Counseling provides a supportive space where individuals can navigate challenges, gain greater insight, strengthen coping skills, and develop practical strategies that promote emotional well-being and personal growth. At Shyne Professional Services, LLC, we provide individualized, evidence-informed counseling designed to help clients identify concerns, build on existing strengths, explore effective solutions, and make positive changes in their lives. Our counseling approach recognizes that each individual brings unique experiences, circumstances, needs, and goals. Services are thoughtfully tailored to support resilience, enhance overall functioning, encourage healthy decision-making, and foster meaningful, lasting progress. The counseling services at Shyne Professional Services, LLC may address:

Develop your skills. Strengthen your practice. Grow as a professional.

Whether you are working toward licensure, strengthening your social work or substance abuse practice, or improving services within your organization, we tailor consultation and supervision to meet your needs. Connect with Shyne Professional Services, LLC to receive meaningful guidance rooted in Support. Solutions. Success.

Social Work Supervision

Competency-based supervision for eligible social work professionals, incorporating clinical case consultation, ethical decision-making, professional boundaries, assessment and intervention skills, documentation, clinical reasoning, professional identity, cultural responsiveness, and preparation for independent clinical practice.

Substance Abuse Supervision

Supervision and consultation for eligible substance abuse professionals pursuing credentialing or continued professional development, emphasizing competency development, ethical practice, and connecting theory to practice.

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Supervision

Structured CIT supervision focused on the 12 Core Functions and the substance abuse counseling competencies, with professional feedback that strengthens knowledge, skills, attitude, and professional identity.

Consultation

Professionals sometimes encounter situations that benefit from an additional perspective. We provide consultation related to social work practice and substance abuse services — an opportunity to explore questions, consider alternatives, identify resources, and develop practical strategies.

Prepare for Your ASWB and IC&RC Exams

Support.Solutions.Success

Masters Exam

Preparation for the ASWB Masters exam.

Clinical Exam

Preparation for the ASWB Clinical exam.

ADC Exam

Preparation for the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor exam.

AADC Exam

Preparation for the IC&RC Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor exam.

CS Exam

Preparation for the IC&RC Clinical Supervisor exam.

Online Courses

Explore our comprehensive range of certified online substance abuse and court-ordered compliance education courses. Click the link to view specific programs and enrollment details.

Professional Development

Never stop developing your professional practice

Professional credentials may open doors, but continuous learning helps professionals remain competent, informed, ethical, and prepared to serve. Shyne Professional Services, LLC offers professional development designed to strengthen skills, expand knowledge, and support continued career growth. Professional development credit availability, eligible professions, approval status, and applicable requirements are clearly identified for each individual training.

Professional Development credit availability, approval, eligible professions, and applicable licensing or credentialing requirements are clearly identified for each individual training.

Professional development services are available for individuals seeking to strengthen their skills, expand their knowledge, prepare for professional opportunities, and support continued career development.

Common questions about the SAP process

How quickly can I schedule an evaluation?

Appointment availability varies. Shyne Professional Services, LLC works to offer timely scheduling for individuals who need to begin the DOT Return-to-Duty process. Contact us to request an appointment and learn about current availability.

Are SAP evaluations available virtually?

Yes. SAP evaluations may be conducted virtually when permitted by applicable professional requirements. Federal DOT regulations allow qualifying remote SAP evaluations when conducted through real-time audio and video technology that allows the SAP and employee to see and hear one another and provides appropriate confidentiality and security. Virtual and in-person appointments may be available depending on your circumstances and applicable requirements.

How long does the SAP process take?

There is no standard amount of time for completing the SAP process. The length of the process depends on the individualized education and/or treatment recommendations made following the initial evaluation, how quickly those recommendations are completed, and when the employee is able to demonstrate successful compliance. The SAP process is individualized and cannot be shortened or bypassed simply to meet an employment deadline.

Does completing the SAP process guarantee that my employer will rehire me or return me to work?

No. Successfully completing the SAP process may make you eligible to proceed to Return-to-Duty testing, but it does not guarantee employment, rehire, or reinstatement to a safety-sensitive position. Employment decisions are made by the employer in accordance with applicable policies, agreements, and legal requirements.

Is the SAP the person who clears me to return to work?

The SAP determines whether you have successfully complied with the SAP recommendations and whether you are eligible to proceed to Return-to-Duty testing. The SAP does not make the employer’s employment or fitness-for-duty decision. The employer determines whether an employee will return to a safety-sensitive position after applicable DOT requirements have been satisfied

Can Shyne Professional Services help me if my violation is not regulated by DOT?

Yes. Shyne Professional Services, LLC also offers Non-DOT substance use evaluations for individuals and employees whose circumstances fall outside the federally regulated DOT Return-to-Duty process. Non-DOT services are separate from the federal DOT SAP process.

Ready to take your next step?

Your next goal deserves more than good intentions. It deserves the right support and a clear plan for moving forward.