Course description

SBIRT in Integrated Care 

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based, population health approach used within integrated care settings to identify and address substance use and behavioral health risks early. SBIRT is seamlessly embedded into routine medical visits—allowing primary care teams to screen universally, deliver brief, targeted behavioral interventions (often using motivational interviewing), and coordinate referrals for patients needing more intensive treatment. SBIRT strengthens integrated care by improving early detection, reducing stigma, enhancing team-based care, and supporting whole-person health outcomes

What will i learn?

• By watching this brief video, you will gain a clear understanding of how Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) works in real-world healthcare settings. You will learn how to quickly identify patients at risk for substance use, use brief, evidence-based conversations (like motivational interviewing) to support behavior change, and determine when and how to connect patients to additional treatment.
• The video will also show how SBIRT fits into integrated care models, helping teams address behavioral health alongside medical conditions in a seamless, efficient way. By the end, you will have practical insight into how SBIRT improves patient outcomes, reduces stigma, and supports whole-person care—all within the flow of everyday clinical practice.