Counselors in training are increasingly asked to demonstrate both knowledge and skill in screening and brief intervention for clients with problematic substance use. As part of a three-year research study, funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the presenters are currently training counselors and other allied health professionals in Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). SBIRT is designed to facilitate early intervention for individuals at risk of developing a substance use disorder. Presenters will highlight one component of the study where experiential role plays, actors, and clinical supervision are being utilized to help students acquire the necessary skills to deliver SBIRT competently.
