SBIRT TRAINING
About the SBIRT Training
This virtual introduction to Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) training will provide an overview of the SBIRT framework, provide evidence for the value and efficacy of SBIRT, introduce basics for each step of SBIRT, and offer SBIRT best practices and recommendations. This SBIRT training is geared toward medical and behavioral health administrators and providers who are interested in learning about and potentially integrating SBIRT into their care setting.
AGENDA
The event will take place virtually over Zoom on June 23, 2023 from 9:00am - 4:00pm* AK.
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*Times subject to change.
June 23, 2023
8:00a - 9:00a Registration & Breakfast
9:00a - 9:15a Welcome & Land Acknowledgement
9:15a - 10:00a Keynote
10:00a - 10:15a Trainer introductions
10:15a - 10:25a Participant introductions - Activity
10:25a - 10:45a Training goals/Agenda
10:45a - 12:15p Introduction to SBIRT
12:15p - 1:15p LUNCH
1:15p - 2:45p Motivational Interviewing & SBIRT
2:45p - 3:00p BREAK
3:00p - 4:20p Screening: Tools and Approach
4:20p - 4:30p Closing remarks Day 1
Resources
TRAINING AND COACHING TEAM
AMBER MURRAY, BSN, MA
Amber Murray, BSN, MA is a Senior Technical Expert Lead at JBS International, Inc. (JBS) where she collaborates with federal, state, and local partners to develop and distribute behavioral health curricula, training, and technical assistance. She focuses on directing and supporting efforts to integrate behavioral health into primary healthcare settings for federally funded community health centers nationwide. She assists healthcare organizations in achieving systems transformation supporting behavioral health initiatives and the implementation of evidence-based practices, particularly Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) into care settings. She has worked with organizations to adopt an integrated care culture, analyze and adapt workflows to more efficiently provide integrated care, and supported adoption and implementation of integrated care best practices. Prior to JBS, she worked as an RN in both inpatient and outpatient settings, serving patients in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, hospice, and home health. Ms. Murray holds degrees in psychology, nursing, and education and human development. She is dedicated to supporting healthcare systems transformation that results in comprehensive, equitable care for those in need.
LAURA ROSS, MS, LMFT
Laura Ross, MS, LMFT is an experienced leader in Behavioral Healthcare for over 20 years, developed and directed clinical and administrative programming in private and non-profit behavioral healthcare settings. As a Project Director for county, state and federal grants, she operated services for under-resourced populations and marginalized communities She is dedicated to empowering those living with behavioral health conditions thrive through developing trauma-informed, client-centered and evidence-based treatment programs. Laura has created and facilitated professional development trainings for staff and clinicians in best practices and interventions related to mental health, substance use, suicide prevention, and stress reduction. She currently provides training and technical assistance for federal grantees integrating primary care and behavioral healthcare. Her interests include growing orchids, supporting her local community through volunteering, and supporting wildlife conservation efforts.
GENEVIEVE CASEY, MSW
Genevieve Casey, MSW, is a Program Coordinator for the State of Alaska, Division of Behavioral Health and serves as a content expert in brief intervention, Motivational Interviewing, and SBIRT. She served as the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Coordinator for the state for 9 years and has worked with the Prevention Unit for 15 years. Genevieve has served in the fields of trauma informed service, family reunification, emergency mental health service, in-patient behavioral health services, and counseling for over 25 years. She began her social work career in Alaska in Child abuse prevention, doing home visiting with parents with new children (birth to five years). Genevieve has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2006. She has provided Motivational Interviewing, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral (SBIRT) training and consultation to a variety of Alaskan Service Providers including the Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP), the Alaska Therapeutic Courts, and Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. Ms. Casey received her undergraduate degree from Western Washington University and the Master of Social Work from the University of Alaska, Anchorage.