Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is committed to increasing the knowledge and understanding of problem gambling among professionals who provide direct services to the public. We encourage all mental health and social service providers to become educated about problem gambling issues in order to improve the opportunities for early intervention and appropriate client referral.

Core Counselor Training Program

Problem Gambling Basics for Healthcare & Other Professionals

The Core Counselor Training Program is comprised of eleven (11) separate education modules, each consisting of three hours of instruction presented in a group classroom setting.  Modules are presented in individual morning, afternoon or evening sessions, at multiple times throughout the year.  Participants may attend any number of modules in any order but must initially complete Module 1 as a prerequisite for all other modules.  This flexible delivery system allows greater access to training opportunities for Nevada's working professionals.

These modules can be used to meet the 30 hr. Board-approved training requirement to become a Nevada Certified Problem Gambling Counselor Intern.* 

Informational Flier (PDF)

Modules and Topics Covered:

1. Definition & Diagnosis
   (Prerequisite for all other modules!)
2. Screening & Assessment
3. Treatment Planning
4. Cognitive Behavioral Approaches/Stress Management
5. Financial and Legal Impacts of Problem Gambling
6. Family Impact and Special Populations
7. Special Needs-Clinical and Cultural
8. Recovery and Community Resources
9. Family and Relationship Issues
10. Relapse Prevention Approaches
11. Legal and Ethical Issues for the Gambling Counselor

Instructors include the following Nevada Certified

Problem Gambling Counselor Supervisors!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR:
  -  Individuals applying to become a NV Certified Problem Gambling Counselor  Intern

  -  Certified or licensed healthcare professionals: LADC, CADC, LCSW, Social Work,

      MFT, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Nursing, Physicians, etc.

  -  Professionals seeking continuing education in relevant fields: Human

      Resources, Finance, Legal, Social Service, Education, Gaming, etc

EACH MODULE approved for the following CEU's

*Gambling Counselor Certification Requirements and application information is available from the Nevada Board of Examiners for Drug, Alcohol and Gambling Counselors (www.alcohol.state.nv.us)

Support provided through the State of Nevada Account for the Prevention and Treatment of Problem Gambling.