ONLINE ASSESSMENT SERVICES

DOT SAP Evaluations, Clearinghouse Help & Tennessee A&D Assessments

Professional assessment-focused services for DOT-regulated employees and Tennessee residents — without requiring ongoing therapy.

Brian Golden, M.A., LADAC II, SAP
DOT-Qualified SAP Tennessee LADAC II Online Appointments Private Pay
Assessment-centered practice: Services focus on screening, clinical evaluation, referral, DOT SAP functions, documentation, and regulatory education. Ongoing psychotherapy is not required.

SERVICES

Choose the level of help you actually need

A low-cost screening option, comprehensive Tennessee assessments, and specialized DOT services are kept clearly separate.

LOW-COST SCREENING

SASSI Screening

A focused alcohol-and-drug screening using the SASSI instrument. Appropriate for people seeking a screening rather than a comprehensive clinical A&D evaluation.

  • Online screening appointment
  • SASSI administration
  • Results review
  • Referral for full assessment when indicated
$80 screening

A screening is not the same as a comprehensive diagnostic or forensic alcohol/drug evaluation.

TENNESSEE

Comprehensive Alcohol & Drug Assessment

Independent clinical evaluation for Tennessee residents who need professional assessment and recommendations without enrolling in ongoing therapy.

  • Clinical interview and substance-use history
  • Appropriate assessment instruments
  • Clinical impression
  • Recommendations and referrals
  • Standard written summary
$200 assessment fee

If a court, attorney, employer, or agency requested the evaluation, confirm its acceptance requirements before booking.

DOT Rules, Clearinghouse & Administrative Assistance

One-on-one help for drivers or employers who need assistance understanding DOT return-to-duty rules, FMCSA Clearinghouse status, administrative responsibilities, and the next required step in the process.

  • Clearinghouse navigation and status explanation
  • Return-to-duty process education
  • Driver, employer, SAP, and C/TPA role clarification
  • Administrative process guidance within professional scope
$150 consultation

Regulatory education and administrative assistance only; not legal advice. Required SAP functions for active SAP clients are not charged again as a separate administrative service.

HOW IT WORKS

Simple online appointments

Four-step online assessment process Choose a service, complete intake, meet online, and receive next steps.
1

Choose a service

Select screening, assessment, SAP evaluation, or administrative navigation.

2

Complete intake

Complete only the intake and consent documentation appropriate to the professional service you are receiving.

3

Meet securely online

Attend the appointment by real-time video using a secure platform.

4

Receive next steps

Receive results, recommendations, documentation, referrals, or process guidance as applicable.

CDL DRIVERS

“My Clearinghouse still says prohibited. What happens next?”

The DOT return-to-duty process involves several different parties. Navigation sessions are designed to help you understand where you are in the process and who is responsible for the next step.

PROFESSIONAL FOCUS

Evaluation without an unnecessary therapy relationship

This practice is built for people who need professional screening, assessment, referral, DOT SAP services, or administrative education. When treatment is clinically indicated or required, treatment is referred to an appropriate outside provider.

A full professional evaluation still creates a clinician-client relationship for that service, including appropriate consent, confidentiality, documentation, and recordkeeping. It does not mean you must enroll in ongoing counseling here.

Brian Golden, M.A., LADAC II, SAP

Tennessee LADAC IIIndependent alcohol and drug practice in Tennessee
DOT-Qualified SAPDOT return-to-duty evaluation functions
Assessment-FocusedScreen • Evaluate • Document • Refer

FAQ

Common questions

Can I get an A&D assessment without enrolling in ongoing therapy?

Yes. You can receive a comprehensive alcohol and drug assessment without enrolling in ongoing psychotherapy through this practice. The assessment itself is a professional clinical service, so appropriate intake, consent, confidentiality, documentation, and recordkeeping still apply.

Can I get a SASSI screening without purchasing a full A&D assessment?

Yes. The $80 SASSI service is available as a focused screening. It is not represented as a substitute for a comprehensive clinical A&D evaluation. If the screening or your circumstances indicate that a broader assessment is appropriate, that option can be discussed separately.

Can you help me complete the required DOT SAP process?

Yes. As a DOT-qualified SAP, I can perform the SAP functions required within my professional and regulatory scope, including the initial evaluation, recommendations, follow-up evaluation, required documentation, and applicable SAP reporting. Successful completion of the SAP process does not itself guarantee employment or a particular return-to-duty outcome.

Can the DOT SAP evaluation be done online?

Yes. DOT SAP evaluations may be conducted remotely by real-time audio/video when applicable DOT requirements are met and the evaluation is permitted within the geographic and professional limits of my underlying credential.

Can you help me understand and navigate my FMCSA Clearinghouse record?

Yes. I can help you understand your Clearinghouse status, navigate the system, identify where you are in the return-to-duty process, and explain which party is responsible for the next step. I can only make Clearinghouse entries that DOT/FMCSA rules assign to the SAP; I cannot alter entries assigned to employers, C/TPAs, MROs, or other parties.

Can you help me understand DOT rules and what they mean for my situation?

Yes. I can provide DOT regulatory education, explain return-to-duty procedures and administrative responsibilities, and help you understand how the applicable process works within my professional scope. This service is educational and administrative guidance rather than legal representation or legal advice.

Can I pay for the SAP initial and follow-up evaluations separately?

Yes. The DOT SAP initial evaluation is $550 and the follow-up/final evaluation is $100. They are billed separately because the follow-up occurs only after the recommended education and/or treatment has been completed and appropriate compliance information is available.

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Email: creative.golden.b@gmail.com

Location: Tennessee / Online

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