DOT SAP & EMPLOYER SUPPORT SERVICES
Earl J Bell, LCSW
Professional DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluations, return-to-duty services, supervisor training, critical incident response, and workplace behavioral health consultation for employers and transportation companies.
DOT SAP Referral Services
DOT SAP Evaluations
Comprehensive DOT Substance Abuse Professional evaluations following drug or alcohol violations, including recommendations for required education or treatment.
Reasonable Suspicion Training
DOT supervisor training focused on recognizing signs of substance use, documenting observations, and understanding reasonable suspicion testing procedures.
Mental Health Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations
Independent clinical assessments addressing psychological functioning and concerns that may affect an employee's ability to perform essential job duties.
Return-to-Duty Evaluations
Follow-up SAP evaluations to determine compliance with recommendations and eligibility to proceed to the DOT return-to-duty testing process.
Critical Incident Response
Professional psychological support following workplace accidents, fatalities, traumatic events, and other critical incidents affecting employees.
SAP Referral Partnerships
Earl J. Bell, LCSW provides independent DOT SAP evaluation services for drivers referred by Third-Party Administrators, Consortia (TPA/Cs), transportation companies, and employers throughout Kentucky and Indiana.As a Louisville-based DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional, I offer initial and follow-up SAP evaluations, direct scheduling, timely communication, and professional coordination throughout the return-to-duty process.
Referral Benefits• Direct scheduling with referred drivers• Initial and follow-up DOT SAP evaluations• Independent clinical assessments and recommendations• Required reporting to the employer's Designated Employer Representative (DER)• Evaluation fees handled directly with drivers or employers• No referral fees or membership requirementsTPA/Cs interested in establishing a referral relationship are welcome to contact me directly.
About Earl J. Bell, LCSW
Earl J. Bell, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field and more than a decade in private practice. He is also a qualified Department of Transportation (DOT) Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).Serving transportation companies and employers throughout Kentucky and Indiana, he provides DOT SAP evaluations, return-to-duty evaluations, workplace mental health assessments, critical incident response, and employer consultation.His professional background includes clinical assessment, substance use evaluations, trauma-informed care, and workplace behavioral health services. He is also a QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor and has training in Psychological First Aid.His approach emphasizes professionalism, timely communication, sound clinical judgment, and practical support for employers and the individuals they serve.
Get in Touch
Earl J. Bell, LCSW
2210 Goldsmith Lane, Suite 202
Louisville, KY 40218
502-345-2311
For DOT SAP evaluations, return-to-duty services, employer memberships, supervisor training, or other workplace behavioral health services, please contact me directly to discuss your needs or arrange a referral.