Preferred registration deadline: October 31st

3 CEs

Research shows that early intervention can reduce the risk of developing long-term behavioral health disorders. As an evidence-based, integrated approach, Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) equips providers with a skill set for early identification and intervention of behavioral health concerns. Whether you’re a client-facing provider new to SBIRT or a clinician looking to brush up on your skills, this training will offer strategies for effective brief interventions that enhance engagement, inspire behavior change, and reduce unproductive dialogues. Best practices for facilitating will be offered, particularly demonstrating the integration of SBIRT into existing care models. Participants will also engage in hypothetical roleplay to practice improving their language, challenging their biases, and developing a greater sense of empathy.

This is an in-person workshop that will be held on Washington University’s Danforth Campus. The exact location and directions will be emailed to registered participants before the course date.

General Admission: $65**
**Eligible discounts can be applied during checkout.

Class size is limited to 45

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Course Outline

Content Level: Beginner

Target Audiences: Including, but not limited to: Patient-facing mental health professionals (psychologists, social workers, LMFTs, LPCs, psychiatrists), people who work with adolescents and adults, case workers, school social workers/professionals (i.e., principals, teachers), Child Welfare/Children’s Division professionals, Non-profit agencies.

Agenda:

• Introductions, setting expectations, and disclosures - 5 mins
• Baseline pre-test: assess knowledge of workshop participants on the subject - 10 mins
• Describe MH/SUDs prevalence in the USA; Review unmet needs; Emphasize disparity in particular populations - 30 mins
• Define the foundational concepts of Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) with adolescents and adults - 30 mins
• Introduce evidence-based mental health and substance abuse screening tools - 20 mins
• Learn and review effective strategies to inspire behavior change among clients - 40 mins
• Identify allies, partnerships, and resources to optimize patient care coordination - 15 mins
• Practice skills reviewed via roleplay and review justification for implementation in practice - 30 mins

Learner Outcomes

• Recognize the prevalence of mental health and substance use challenges in the United States.
• Describe the core components of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) when working with adolescents and adults.
• Explain how screening can improve client care and contribute to better treatment outcomes.
• Identify basic strategies that support and encourage behavior change in clients.
• List key allies, partnerships, and resources that support effective care coordination.
• State reasons for incorporating SBIRT practices into your professional setting.

Course Completion Requirements:

• The Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, Professional Development, provider #2130, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/24/2024 – 9/24/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 3 suicide prevention continuing education credits.
• The Brown School is also an approved provider of Social Work CEs in Missouri and Illinois.
• To earn ACE credit, attendees must arrive at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. ACE credit is not provided for partial attendance.  However, you may still qualify for partial Social Work Missouri and Illinois CEs provided by the Brown School.
• Brown School CE Certificates will be available online within 10 business days of course completion by visiting your learner profile at https://ce.wustl.edu/portal/logon.do?method=load&parentSite=brown.  You will receive an email notification with specific instructions for accessing the online certificate when it is available. ACE CE Certificates, if requested in your evaluation survey, will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
• For more information about CEs, accessibility, refund/cancelation policy, our grievance policy, or other inquiries please visit our About Us page or email brownprofdev@wustl.edu.