CERTIFICATION
PROBLEM GAMBLING COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION
Are you ready to become a certified problem gambling counselor (CPGC)? 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, and you can apply at any time.
For detailed information on the certification and renewal process, please review the certification guide. You can also review the application checklist for an overview of required documents.
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.
BECOME CERTIFIED
STEP 1: INITIAL APPLICATION TO OAPGG
NEW APPLICANTS:
Complete:
12 hours of group case consultation and present 2 cases
50 hours of gambling-specific supervised counseling services
Submit:
a copy of your license
a copy of your basic training certificate
group case consultation and supervised hours forms
GRANDFATHERED APPLICANTS: Complete the application and sign the ethical standards. Provide copies of your current licenses, 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.