Description
SBIRT is a practice that uses a preventive public health approach to identify and intervene with persons whose pattern of substance use puts them at risk for or are experiencing substance-related health problems. SBIRT also
identifies essential elements of effective referrals for individuals with a high potential for substance use disorders.
Because many people do not meet the criteria of alcohol or substance use disorder and are potentially impacting their health and wellness, SBIRT uses a culturally appropriate and recovery-oriented framework to address a
person’s risky behavior and as a model, can be integrated into health care and behavioral health settings. This course will review validated instruments to screen for substance use, review how to provide a brief intervention, and essential components of successful facilitation of referrals to specialized care.

Trainer
Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC has worked in the behavioral health field for more than 26 years. Using a
person-centered, recovery-oriented perspective, Ms. Padilla instructs on how to enhance and tailor strategies
and interventions to effectively address the substance use and behavioral problems of communities in need.
Ms. Padilla is also an SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) Technical Assistance and Implementation Specialist, helping agencies to build their capacity to effectively intervene with communities at risk of substance use and mental health related conditions and behaviors.

Credits
This training meets the requirements for four renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and four initial hours (CPP,
CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS).
As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency.

SAVE THE DATES…
Unpacking the SBIRT Model in Substance Use Prevention
This three-session virtual series is designed to provide additional support to increase the provider’s capacity to deliver SBIRT in practice. Each session will take a closer look at a core component of the SBIRT model to help providers build on what was already learned and feel confident that they can integrate the concepts and skills sets of SBIRT in their prevention services.

April 25, 10am-12:00pm
Discerning Between Substance Use, Misuse, and Substance Use Disorders, to Provide
Appropriate Care and Support

May 9, 10am-12:00pm
The Art of Engagement

May 23, 10m-12:00pm
Brief Intervention Facilitation: Enhancing Skills and Increasing Efficacy