Substance use, particularly in the workplace, carries a stigma that can make it difficult to ask for help or to take steps to assist an impaired employee. It also results in a variety of expensive problems for organizations, such as low employee satisfaction, turnover, decreased productivity, injuries, and even a higher rate of insurance claims filed by employees. Supervisors have a unique role in the success of a drug-free workplace policy. They are often the first to identify a potential problem.
The goal of this course is to provide managers and leaders with an understanding of the competencies needed to identify and manage employees with substance use issues.
Substance use, particularly in the workplace, carries a stigma that can make it difficult to ask for help or to take steps to assist an impaired employee. It also results in a variety of expensive problems for organizations, such as low employee satisfaction, turnover, decreased productivity, injuries, and even a higher rate of insurance claims filed by employees. Supervisors have a unique role in the success of a drug-free workplace policy. They are often the first to identify a potential problem. The goal of this course is to provide managers and leaders with an understanding of the competencies needed to identify and manage employees with substance use issues.
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias' submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health (LHH), Licensed and Certified Home Health (L&CHH), Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Hospice. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 2.0000 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 2.00 contact hours.
This program has been approved for 2.00 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
This course is approved for 2.00 contact hours.
This program has been approved for 2.0000 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Substance Issues at Work
Substance Problems are Bad for Business
Substance Use Prevalence
How Common Is Substance Use at Work?
The Cost of Substance Use
Casual Use Is a Problem
Supervisor Factors
“I Don’t Have a Problem”
What Are Substance Issues?
What Is a Substance Use Disorder?
Identifying Substance Use Disorders
What Is Drug Addiction?
Is Addiction a Disease?
Co-Occurring Disorders
Barriers to Intervention
Review
Summary
Section 3: Organizational Policies
Drug-Free Workplace Programs
A Written Policy
Employee Education
Supervisor Training
Employee Assistance Programs
Drug Testing
Prevention Works
Legal Aspects of Substance Use in the Workplace
Review
Summary
Section 4: Intervention and Support
Assisting an Employee with Substance Issues
Observe
Emotional Indicators
Behavioral Indicators
Physical Status Indicators
Workplace Performance Indicators
Assess Fitness for Work
Document
How and What to Document
Meet with the Employee
Review
Follow Policy
Professional Evaluation
Returning to Work
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Bryn Davis received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Virginia and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lynchburg College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She also holds a national certification as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) through NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Additionally, she is certified as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider. Prior to joining Relias in 2020, she served as Clinical Director of a community mental health agency, developed an intensive treatment program for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders, and provided outpatient counseling focused on trauma-informed care.
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