Creating the SBIRT Workforce in Georgia Caroline McKinnon, PhD, PMHCNS-BC Augusta University College of Nursing Co-investigator, GRISAT Grant
GRISAT Georgia Regents University Interprofessional Substance Abuse Training for the Health Professions Funding Source: SAMHSA Amount: $943,000 Duration: Primary Investigator : J. Aaron Johnson, PhD
GRISAT Project Goals Integrate existing SBIRT curricula into several GRU programs Implement SBIRT in clinical training sites of participating programs Ensure sustainability of SBIRT in clinical practice
Participating Programs Provider TypeProgramEstimated # Trainees Service Location Physicians (M.D) Family Medicine Residency24*Primary Care Psychiatry Residency30*Mental Health Medical College of Georgia570 Psychologists (PhD or MS) Psychology Residency36*Mental Health Psychology Master’s Program30Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (APRN) Doctor of Nursing Practice36Primary Care Acute Care NP54Acute Care Family Nurse Practitioner120Primary Care Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner9Mental Health 3-YEAR TOTAL909 *Medical Residents
Key Components of GRISAT SBIRT Curriculum ◦ Adaptation for use across multiple programs ◦ Student proficiency measures ◦ Identification of sites for additional use Program Site Coordinators ◦ Identification of faculty training needs/curriculum adaptation ◦ Facilitate distribution of training to preceptors Council of Directors
Dissemination of GRISAT Many trainees will remain in Georgia ◦ Equip trainees who work in range of settings Support for GRU preceptors ◦ Web-based curriculum with continuing education credit Train-the-trainer model ◦ Equip psychology residents to teach other HC providers
Contact Information Caroline McKinnon, PhD, PMHCNS-BC Augusta University College of Nursing 987 St. Sebastian Way, Augusta GA Phone