1-84 Substance abuse and other situational stress: Treatment policy

Question 1

An employee who seeks counseling on his own or with the assistance of a union delegate or trustee without being ordered by a supervisor or manager is classified as a voluntary referral.How many voluntary referrals will a member have that CSU does not have to divulge any information?

Answer 1

2.7 VOLUNTARY REFFERAL
All members may voluntarily refer themselves
to CSU for assistance and will be offered one voluntary referral about which CSU will divulge no information regarding the member’s participation in treatment.

Question 2

SUPERVISORY REFERRAL: A supervisory referral occurs when: (2 reasons can Cause)?

Answer 2

2. 8.1 An employee is ordered to C.S.U. by a superior officer or manager. The administration or referring individual will be informed whether the employee is evaluated as having a problem needing treatment and whether the employee is in compliance or non-compliance with the recommended treatment.
3. 8.2 An individual with a previous voluntary referral seeks assistance for a second time within a three (3) year period. In order to receive treatment, the employee must execute a release of information for the commanding officer concerned or the Commissioner’s designee, depending upon the specific facts of each situation.

Question 3

If a voluntary referral fails to comply with the treatment program, but notifies CSU and returns to BHS for an exam to determine duty status on
the next working day after leaving treatment, what actions will be taken against this member?

Answer 3

4.1
No actions will be taken and the medical exam
will not include a substance test unless the medical officer deems it necessary.

Question 4

If the employee leaves the treatment program, fails to notify CSU and fails to report to BHS for an exam, what actions will be taken against this member?

Answer 4

4.1

He/she will be reported AWOL from BHS and will be subject to a substance test upon eventual return to BHS.

Question 5

Any member who receives a supervisory referral and fails or refuses to comply with the treatment program recommended or approved by CSU
will be deemed:

Answer 5

4.2
A. To have disobeyed an order to comply with the treatment plan recommended;
B. To have exhausted this treatment opportunity.
The employee will be sent to the Bureau of Health Services for a duty status evaluation that will include a substance test. The employee’s noncompliance will be reported to the BITS. The member will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including the possibility of suspension and/or termination.

Question 6

Members are encouraged to contact the Counseling Service Unit if they are experiencing
difficulties as a result of a recent tragedy or serious personal problem. A friend, family member, union delegate or supervisor can also seek the assistance of CSU on behalf of a member. The Counseling Service Unit will evaluate the member’s situation and develop a treatment plan if appropriate. This may entail a modified duty assignment.
Failure to comply with the whole treatment plan may affect the member’s opportunity to be what?

Answer 6

5.1
Failure to comply with the whole treatment plan may affect the member’s opportunity to be treated by CSU a second time for the same problem.