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A Drug-Free Workplace

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

Updated August 27, 2026

This course was designed for employees, supervisors, healthcare professionals, behavioral health staff, substance abuse treatment providers, administrative personnel, and facility staff who work in substance abuse treatment, mental health, recovery, detox, residential, outpatient, or related behavioral health care settings.

This course provides an overview of the principles and practices needed to maintain a drug-free workplace within substance abuse treatment and behavioral health facilities. These settings require a high level of professionalism, safety, confidentiality, and accountability because staff members are often working directly with individuals who may be in recovery, experiencing withdrawal, receiving medication-assisted treatment, or managing co-occurring mental health conditions.

Understand the purpose and importance of a drug-free workplace in substance abuse and behavioral health facilities.
Identify common substances of concern that may affect workplace safety and employee performance.
Recognize signs and symptoms that may suggest possible impairment in the workplace.
Describe employee responsibilities related to reporting to work fit for duty and following facility policy.
Understand the importance of professional boundaries when working with individuals in recovery.
Identify workplace risks associated with impairment, substance misuse, medication diversion, and unsafe conduct.
Explain proper steps for reporting concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
Understand the importance of objective documentation when workplace concerns arise.
Recognize the role of supervisors in maintaining a safe, fair, and confidential response process.
Apply prevention, education, support, and quality improvement strategies to maintain a drug-free workplace.

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

Approval for this course applies only to the national boards listed below.

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)

BaysideCEU.com, #1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 2/4/2026-2/4/2029. This course is offered in the self-paced/distance learning format.
The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC

Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC

Bayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6088. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

State Approvals

Information

Relevance: This course is designed for employees, supervisors, managers, and administrators working in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, mental health, healthcare, recovery support, and related human service settings. It is appropriate for counselors, behavioral health technicians, peer support specialists, case managers, nurses, clinical staff, administrative personnel, and other professionals who are responsible for maintaining a safe, professional, and drug-free workplace.
Content Level: Intermediate
Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
CEBroker Course ID: 1402140
Credit Hours: 1
Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

Updated August 27, 2026

This course is designed for employees, supervisors, managers, and administrators working in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, mental health, healthcare, recovery support, and related human service settings. It is appropriate for counselors, behavioral health technicians, peer support specialists, case managers, nurses, clinical staff, administrative personnel, and other professionals who are responsible for maintaining a safe, professional, and drug-free workplace.

CE Hours 1 hour
National Board Approvals Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE), The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC, The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
CEBroker Course ID 1402140

A Drug-Free Workplace

Course Objectives