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SCREENING, BRIEF INTERVENTION, and REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (SBIRT)
SBIRT is a comprehensive public health approach for delivering prevention, early intervention and referral to treatment services to people using substances in a harmful or risky way. During this training we will be discussing the conceptual framework of SBIRT as a public health model and its impact as a system change initiative. We will also review the skills necessary to provide screenings, brief interventions, and extended brief interventions.
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Stay tuned for an upcoming SBIRT Learning Collaborative event!
GUEST SPEAKER
Billie Jo Smith, MS, LPC
Billie Jo currently serves as a Program Manager for the Behavioral Health Integration team at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Health Plan. Billie Jo has worked in the addiction treatment field for over 15 years, first as a clinician, and later a supervisor and manager in various clinical settings including residential and outpatient treatment facilities. Billie Jo trains and consults with providers in the behavioral and physical health fields across the United States. Billie Jo conducts all levels of Motivational Interviewing (MI) training up to and including coaching and supervision. Billie Jo trains MIA-STEP (Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Proficiency), SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment), Technology-Based Clinical Supervision and other topics relevant to the treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders. Billie Jo has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2018. Billie Jo is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania.
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Cannabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substance globally. The harm perception towards cannabis use is at its lowest in 40 years, especially in pregnancy individuals who may use it for a variety of pregnancy related symptoms. The webinar will elaborate on some of the risks associated with cannabis use in pregnancy.
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The accompanying fact sheet will be available soon.
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Vishesh Agarwal, MD
Dr. Vishesh Agarwal is an award winning board-certified general adult psychiatrist, with additional board certification in addiction psychiatry and obesity medicine. He received the Delaware Today Top doctors award in 2022. Along with his clinical work, Dr. Agarwal supervises and mentors trainee physicians and student learners. He is an invited speaker at regional, and national conferences, and has published in peer-reviewed journals.
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This webinar will provide an in-depth examination of the intersection between overdose and suicide risk, emphasizing both the shared and distinct factors that affect individuals. It will identify the communities and populations facing the largest risks and emphasize the urgency of acting before these risks grow even more. Participants will gain insights into how mental health, trauma, social determinants of health (SDOH), and substance use disorders (SUD) contribute to risk, as well as how these elements shape effective prevention and intervention strategies. This session is tailored for health professionals seeking to expand their understanding of these critical issues and strengthen their approaches to supporting those at risk.
The view the recorded webinar, click the View Resource button on the right hand side.
You can also access the accompanying fact sheet here.
GUEST SPEAKERS : CARNEVALE ASSOCIATES
Emily Patton MSc, PgDip, holds a Masters of Science in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She offers significant professional experience in the fields of public policy development and analysis, criminal justice research, data collection and analysis, program development, and performance management.
Olivia Stuart, LMSW is a research assistant at Carnevale Associates, LLC. She supports the training & technical assistance (T/TA) team in the development and delivery of knowledge translation products across multiple projects on a range of behavioral health topics. Olivia has several years of experience supporting research and evaluations focusing on emerging adults and criminal justice issues. Olivia also served as a Graduate Research Supervisor at George Mason University and worked for several years in LGBTQ+ advocacy and fundraising. Olivia holds a Master of Social Work from George Mason University.