Description: SBIRT is an evidence-based practice that uses a preventive public health approach to identify and intervene with persons whose patterns of use put them at risk for, or are experiencing substance-related health and psychosocial problems. SBIRT can also help identify persons with a potential for a substance use disorder. The content will review evidence-based substance use screening tools, skills practice with brief intervention, and essential components of successful facilitation of referrals to substance use disorder treatment services.

This interactive Train the Trainer (TTT) event will be facilitated in FIVE virtual sessions over two weeks. Participants must attend all sessions in their entirety in order to receive a ‘Train the Trainer’ certificate of completion. Seating is limited and event applications will be screened for participation appropriateness on a ‘first come, first served basis.’

Attendance criteria:  

• You must provide the name of three behavioral health courses you have trained within the last two years (September, 2018 to September, 2020). At least one must be a skills- based intervention course.
• You must submit a brief paragraph on your capacity to train SBIRT within your catchment area.
• You must use the Zoom platform from your electronic device, (laptop or desktop) in order to participate in this event. (For stable internet connection, it is highly recommended that you connect your device directly to your router with an ethernet cable). Access free ZOOM download (Zoom Client for Meetings) here: https://zoom.us/download
• You must agree to use the camera on your electronic device to participate in this interactive training

Dates/times: 10am-12:00pm on November 2, 4, 6 and 10am-1:15pm on November 10 and 12

Accreditation: This training meets the requirements for twelve renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and twelve initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS)

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