Name
Poster 72 - The Primary Care Brief Intervention Competency Assessment Tool (BI-CAT): Examining Reliability and Validity
Date & Time
Friday, October 9, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location Name
Grand Foyer (4th Floor)
Description

The study examined the psychometric properties of the Primary Care Brief Intervention Competency Assessment Tool (BI‑CAT) for assessing brief intervention competencies among Behavioral Health Consultants in Primary Care Behavioral Health.

Co-Authors
Ann Steffen, PhD, ABPP, University of Missouri - St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Tags
Primary Care Behavioral Health Model, Training/Supervision
Session Type
Poster
Define the role of Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs).
Describe the importance of competency‑based assessment within the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model.
Discuss the purpose, structure, and domains of the Primary Care Brief Intervention Competency Assessment Tool (BI‑CAT).

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