SAP Evaluation(s) Decatur, Atlanta, Marietta-GA

SAP Evaluation(s) Georgia

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has a mission to ensure that America has the safest, most efficient, and modern transportation system in the world.

Emphasis on the word “safest”. For example, any employee that does not comply or adhere to DOT alcohol and drug regulations is at risk of losing their job.

SAP evaluations are a great way to help employees return to their safety-sensitive duties after a violation has occurred. They are administered by certified substance abuse professionals with the intention of evaluating an employee in order to determine whether there is a substance abuse problem present.

The outcome of these assessments helps employers determine whether an employee in violation is able to continue working in the service of the public. Jobs such as school bus drivers, train operators, and airplane pilots are enormous responsibilities to the public which makes providing an in-depth and accurate analysis very important when it comes to SAP evaluations.

Information Source:

SAMHSA | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

U.S. Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

About the Author

Jacques Khorozian,

Ph.D., LPC, NBCC, MAC, SAP, CCS

Jacques Khorozian, Ph.D., LPC, MAC, SAP, CCS, is an experienced behavioral health professional with over 30 years of work in the criminal justice system, specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of American Alternative Court Services (AACS) in Atlanta, where he conducts diagnostic and biopsychosocial assessments and develops treatment and diversion programs.

He collaborates with justice system stakeholders to improve access to behavioral health services and alternative sentencing solutions. Dr. Khorozian previously worked as a Behavioral Health Social Worker with the Fulton County Public Defender's Office, where he assessed client needs and coordinated services.

He also held a leadership role as Division Chief with the San Francisco Superior Court, managing operations and contributing to strategic initiatives. He holds a Ph.D. in Positive Psychology, a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.

His professional memberships include the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Positive Psychology Association (AMPPA), the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA), the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA).

Dr. Khorozian has advanced certifications as a Certified Clinical Supervisor, Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Family Violence Intervention Specialist, and DUI Evaluator. He is recognized for his expertise in counseling techniques, assessment, diagnosis, and culturally responsive care. His work focuses on improving population health outcomes through evidence-based behavioral health programs.