Gambling Certified Therapist

Primary Gambling‑Certified Therapist

About Us

We are a behavioral health program dedicated to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based services for individuals struggling with co‑occurring disorders. Our team values compassion, integrity, and a client‑centered approach that supports sustainable recovery.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Per‑Diem Contract Therapist with specialized training in gambling disorder to facilitate one weekly gambling‑focused therapy group and provide individual counseling sessions to clients enrolled in our gambling treatment track. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who wants to expand their expertise in a specialized and rapidly growing treatment area.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate one weekly gambling‑specific therapy group.
• Provide one‑to‑one sessions for clients whose primary treatment issue is gambling disorder (you will NOT be their Primary Therapist), you will be an extension of their treatment team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support integrated care.
• Attend clinical meetings or supervision as required (may be virtual).
• Maintain compliance with ethical, legal, and clinical standards.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed or license‑eligible mental health professional (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience treating gambling disorder or other behavioral addictions.
• Strong group facilitation skills and ability to provide structured, evidence‑based care.

Required Gambling Certification (Must Hold at Least ONE)

ICGC‑I – International Certified Gambling Counselor‑I

Requires gambling‑specific training, supervised clinical hours, and successful completion of the gambling counselor exam. [ipggc.org]

ICGC‑II – International Certified Gambling Counselor‑II

• Advanced credential requiring over 2,000 hours of experience supporting individuals with gambling disorder. [linkedin.com]
• CGAC – Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (Florida)

Florida’s established state credential for licensed mental health providers offering gambling treatment services. [gamblinghelp.org]

Contract Details

• Competitive compensation per group and per individual session (based on experience and credentials).
• Flexible scheduling for individual sessions.
• Opportunities for additional groups, program development, or caseload expansion.