Vernay Justice-Royster | Qualified DOT SAP Services

Vernay Justice-Royster is a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), providing mandatory Return-to-Duty (RTD) evaluations for safety-sensitive employees under 49 CFR Part 40.

In the regulatory framework of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), a SAP is not a therapist or an advocate—they are a compliance authority. Vernay’s role is to serve as the critical gatekeeper between a drug or alcohol violation and a safe return to the workforce.

The Dual-Pathway Advantage

Vernay’s authority to perform these high-stakes evaluations is backed by a dual-credential pathway recognized by the DOT. She meets the rigorous federal standards for SAP qualification through:

Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC)

A DOT-approved state credential through the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP).

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

A clinically licensed pathway that provides the systemic behavioral foundation necessary for complex safety evaluations.

With additional expertise as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS), Vernay brings a comprehensive understanding of dependency and recovery dynamics to the federal compliance process, ensuring that every evaluation is conducted with clinical depth and regulatory precision.