PROBLEM GAMBLING COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION
OAPGG, together with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), has developed a state certification for problem gambling counselors. State certification has been approved by the legislature, and ODMHSAS has outlined the certification process in Title 450: Chapter 75; Standards and Criteria for Certified Problem Gambling Treatment Counselors. The certification has been available since November of 2021.
The certification period is from July 1 to June 30 each year. This page provides information about both the application process and certification renewal.
LEARN MORE AND COLLECT YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS
For detailed information on the certification and renewal process, please review the certification guide. The guide provides an overview of the problem gambling certification program, provides steps for application and renewal, and includes Chapter 75. You can also review the application checklist for an overview of required documents. All applicants, whether applying for the first time or renewing their certification, will need to complete the application and sign the ethical standards. New applicants will also need to complete the case consultation form and the supervised hours form.
Please see below for the steps to apply for certification or renew your certification.
GET YOUR CERTIFICATION
Becoming a certified problem gambling counselor (CPGC) requires basic training, consultation calls, and clinical experience.
STEP 1: INITIAL APPLICATION TO OAPGG
ALL APPLICANTS: Complete the application and sign the ethical standards. Provide copies of your current licenses.
NEW APPLICANTS: Provide a copy of your basic training certificate. Complete the group consultation and supervised hours forms.
GRANDFATHERED APPLICANTS: Provide a copy of your ICGC certification and certificates for 10 hours of gambling-specific training that you have completed in the past year.
All materials may be faxed, mailed, or emailed to OAPGG; please see the application form for more information.
STEP 2: FINAL SUBMISSION TO ODMHSAS
When your application is complete, you will be notified that it has been forwarded to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) for final review and approval. At this time, you may submit your payment to ODMHSAS. ODMHSAS will review all documentation and checklist to ensure it is appropriate and complete. If appropriate and complete and once payment is received ODMHSAS will email your certification.
RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATION
Maintaining certification requires the completion of 10 gambling-specific CEUs per year. The deadline for certification renewal is June 30.
STEP 1: INITIAL RENEWAL APPLICATION TO OAPGG
Complete the application and sign the ethical standards. Provide copies of your current licenses and certificates for 10 hours of gambling-specific training that you have completed in the past year. These materials may be faxed, mailed, or emailed to OAPGG; please see the application form for more information.
STEP 2: RENEWAL SUBMISSION TO ODMHSAS
When your renewal application is complete, you will be notified that it has been forwarded to ODMHSAS for final review and approval. At this time, you may submit your payment to ODMHSAS. ODMHSAS will review all documentation and checklist to ensure it is appropriate and complete. If appropriate and complete, and once payment is received, ODMHSAS will email your certification.
