How Does TAPNET Work?

TAPNET Eligibility:

• In order to participate in the program you must be a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (LCDC-CI), or hold a TCBAP Certification (AAC, ADC, CPS, CCJP, CCGC, CCS, CCDS).  Students working in or pursuing a career in chemical dependency counseling may also be eligible.
•  Eligibility includes those who self-refer or are referred through other avenues and are determined to be impaired and needing assistance.  The diagnoses that will be accepted shall include DSM-IV TR mental health and substance abuse or dependence criteria.
•  The TAPNET program maintains confidentiality consistent with state and federal laws.
•  Participation in TAPNET is voluntary.

• TAPNET monitor's a participant's recovery via their compliance with treatment recommendations, return to work restrictions, attendance at self-help meetings, and random drug tests.  Each participant will be assigned to a case manager/advocate to help them through the process.
• Program participants are responsible for the costs of treatment and drug screens, in addition to an enrollment fee.
• Participants who fail to comply with all TAPNET requirements may be reported to DSHS and/or TCBAP.
• TAPNET will assist participants by outlining facilities for evaluation and referral; encouraging and supporting the individual to enter treatment as necessary; and monitoring participants rehabilitation and re-entry to the workplace.

• TAPNET is independent of the licensing boards, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (TCBAP).
• Texas state law provides civil immunity for all reports made in good faith and for all employers who work with TAPNET counselors in good faith.
• TAPNET is a non-profit agency.
• TAPNET maintains approval from DSHS and TCBAP to operate the peer assistance program.