What’s SBIRT Got to Do with IT? Integration for Clinical Practice

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

$59.99 Lisa Connors, PhD, LCPC, LPC, NCC, MAC

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Research has demonstrated that using the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) model in various settings improves outcomes for clients with Substance Use Disorder. SBIRT involves rapid screening to assess substance use severity, followed by brief interventions to enhance awareness and motivation for change, and referral to specialized treatment for those requiring more extensive care. SBIRT has been shown to be effective in numerous settings including hospital emergency room departments, OB-GYN practices, primary care practices, detention centers, and public school and college health centers.

How might SBIRT be implemented in clinical practices? How might clinicians utilize SBIRT as a way to make a connection and link clients to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment? This webinar will equip clinicians with the knowledge and skills to tackle excessive alcohol and drug use, utilizing the SBIRT model to address substance abuse issues in the communities we serve. By applying the SBIRT approach in clinical settings, clinicians can effectively screen for risk, conduct brief interventions, and connect clients to suitable resources for further treatment.

About the Presenter

Lisa Connors, PhD, LCPC, is the Associate Pastor of In His Image International Ministry in Maryland. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Bachelor Social Worker, National Certified Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, Board-Certified Coach, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Grief Informed Professional, and is a Fellow in Thanatology [the study of death, dying, and bereavement]. In addition to her pastoral and clinical work, she is a college professor and consultant/trainer. Ms. Connors has a Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Divinity, and Master of Arts in Professional Counseling degrees and has completed her doctoral studies in Psychology.

This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

Learning Objectives:

Describe the background and importance of conducting SBIRT in various clinical settings.

Define the process of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).

Discuss screening elements and brief intervention strategies to motivate clients to recognize their at-risk behaviors and seek treatment.

Demonstrate the components of SBIRT through role-plays.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the background and importance of conducting SBIRT in various clinical settings.

Define the process of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).

Discuss screening elements and brief intervention strategies to motivate clients to recognize their at-risk behaviors and seek treatment.

Demonstrate the components of SBIRT through role-plays.

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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