Developed by the University of Washington, the Brief Intervention for School Clinicians (BRISC) is a research-based, manualized Tier 2 intervention for use by professionals working with middle and high school students experiencing emotional and behavioral stressors. BRISC was designed to respond to the typical presenting problems of youth in grades 6-12, as well as their approach to help-seeking and their patterns of service participation.

Through a structured four-session sequence, the BRISC practitioner supports the student in describing and prioritizing their own treatment goals, engages in a collaborative problem-solving process, and incorporates skill-building strategies, such as psycho-education, cognitive restructuring, stress and mood management strategies, and communication skills.

After four sessions, the practitioner evaluates progress with the student and chooses a next step, which may involve continuing treatment if needed. Research has found that over 50% of students successfully complete BRISC after four sessions.