Minimum of 100 hours as a gambling counselor delivering direct treatment to individuals with problematic or disordered gambling and significant others, in a Board approved setting with an IPGGC Board Approved Clinical Consultant (BACC). This can be fulfilled by 50%- or 125-hours volunteer work experience, the balance being paid experience.

Minimum guidelines for approved supervision/consultation should include at least 4 one-hour sessions. IPGGC clinical consultation may be done in person, by phone, by email, or as arranged between consultant and applicant.  Applicant may present properly documented past clinical work with individuals with disordered gambling and their family members for consideration by the IPGGC approved clinical consultant, and if accepted by the BACC (Board Approved Clinical Consultant) and the IPGGC, these hours may be credited toward the 100 experiential hours required for ICGC-I.  These should include a minimum caseload as agreed to with the BACC.  Clinical Consultant guidelines will include reporting forms, case presentation guidelines, and suggested minimum caseloads.

Direct contact hours provided to individuals with a gambling disorder and significant others are defined as:

• Face to face clock hours with gambling clients.
• Face to face clock hours with individuals with a gambling disorder and/or their families.
• All hours of documentation or consultation for gambling clients or family member to:

1. Client chart
2. E.A.P./employer
3. Counselor supervisor
4. Referral agents/other mental health workers court/parole/probation officers

• Any lengthy telephone interventions (30 min. or more, documented).
• Assessments of clients for a gambling problem.
• Preparation of discharge summaries, evaluations and/or aftercare plans for other agencies or care providers.
• Review of disordered gambling cases to medical or clinical director.
• Case management services to managed care providers or utilization review for gambling cases.
• Psycho-educational sessions for individuals with a gambling disorder or their family members.
• Treatment planning sessions with the treatment team.

The Gambling Counselor Core Training provides the 30 CE hours required for certification as a Washington State Certified Gambling Counselor (WSCGC), and/or certification through IPGGC. The training includes a 10-hour self-directed portion (Part 1) and a 20-hour live-learning webinar portion (Part 2).

The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work has developed an 18 Module, online, self-paced program for the ICGC 30 hour training requirement. It was developed by Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC and includes access to BACC hours as part of enrollment. Perfect for working individuals that want to pursue certification outside of normal working hours. Cost: $599.

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The Indiana Problem Gambling Awareness Program is part of Prevention Insights at the IU Bloomington, School of Public Health. IPGAP is funded with a contract with the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Indiana Gamblers’ Assistance Fund.

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For more information, contact Mary Lay, MPH maholtsc@iu.edu

No fee for New Jersey residents.

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The Problem Gambling Essentials for Clinicians is a 10-session, 30-hour course to grow your skills in gambling disorder assessment, treatment, and recovery support.

The course is available FREE for clinical providers and residents of Vermont and Michigan and costs $350 for residents of other locations. Earn up to 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) — 3 CEUs per attendance of each live class — while learning applicable skills from award-winning experts. Classes will be held live on Zoom and begin February 2025.

Please click this link for more information and to register for the Evening February Training.

Problem Gambling Treatment 101 for Behavioral Health Professionals is a set of six self-paced, online 2 CEU training modules offered by Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services and the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling. Courses are FREE and well suited for mental health professionals who would like to learn more about problem gambling.

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Orientation for New Problem Gambling Counselors is a set of six self-paced, online 2 CEU training modules offered by Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services and the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling. The modules are designed to supplement the learning of new problem gambling treatment providers. Courses are FREE.

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The Center for Addiction Studies and Research offers a 30-hour Problem Gambling self-study course that meets the requirements for ICGC-I.

Please visit: 30-hour Core Curriculum Treatment Track