BCPG
The Board Certified in Problem Gambling (BCPG) credential is a treatment level credential to provide treatment and support for person who may be problem gamblers. This credential validates a person education, and competencies, related to the treatment of problem gambling issues. A person must hold specific license and/or credentials to meet the requirements for this credential. This credential is recognized by the Indiana Problem Gambling Awareness Program for the ‘Lead Gambling Counselor’ required of all IPGAP providers. Find out more
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BCPG Requirements
Pre-requisite License/Credential:
- Currently licensed/credentialed as:
- A licensed professional whose scope of practice includes behavioral health through Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) currently practicing in the state of Indiana (examples include LAC, LCAC, LBSW, LSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, HSPP, Physician, advanced practice nurse, certified nursing specialist, Psychologist or Psychiatrist)
- CADAC II or higher through ICAADA
- ICADC or ICAADC through IC&RC
- NCAC II or MAC through NAADAC
Register for your BCPG credential
Application steps are reviewed in the order they are submitted, and review may take up to 4 weeks. If you need technical support please use the Certemy support contact.
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Phone No: 866-907-4088
Education and Training:
Education should be done in the following domains
- 30 hours of gambling specific education
- 30 hours of gambling specific education
- Disordered Gambling Counselor Training
- Two (2) hours of Financial Planning
- One (1) hour of Disordered Gambling 101
- Twenty – Seven (27) hours of general disordered gambling specific training
A suggested education provider would be Indiana Problem Gambling Awareness Program
Code of Ethics:
- The applicant must sign, and agree to abide by the ICAADA Board Certified in Problem Gambling (BCPG) Code of Ethics
Residency:
- Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time
Recertification:
- Must maintain pre-requisite license/credential and show documentation that proves current validity.
- Pre-requisite license/credential:
- A licensed professional whose scope of practice includes behavioral health through Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) currently practicing in the state of Indiana (examples include LAC, LCAC, LBSW, LSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, HSPP, Physician, advanced practice nurse, certified nursing specialist, Psychologist or Psychiatrist)
- CADAC II or higher through ICAADA
- ICADC or ICAADC through IC&RC
- NCAC II or MAC through NAADAC
- Pre-requisite license/credential:
- 20 clock-hours of gambling disorder education and/or training during the period of certification. Topics/skills that would be used to support someone through the gambling treatment process will be accepted. This may include, yet is not limited to, motivational interviewing, stages of change, co-occurring disorders, addiction related topics etc.
Fees:
- Membership: $125
- Certification: Member – $200 | Non-member – $400