Gambling Disorder Clinician

Overview:

Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as part of our Outpatient program focusing on Gambling Disorder.

Gambling Disorder Program

The program provides comprehensive treatment and case management services to individuals with a dual diagnosis of gambling disorder and co-occurring mental health (MH) and/or substance use disorder (SUD).

• 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• 403(b) employee participation and employer match
• 9 Agency-paid holidays

Salary: $60000 to $65000 / annually - depending upon education / experience / licensure

Hours:

This is a 40 hour full time benefitted position which includes some evenings required.

Job Summary

The Clinician will integrate gambling disorder-specific interventions into the ongoing care plan, focusing on both the treatment and recovery support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. This role is part of a state-funded initiative aimed at enhancing gambling disorder services in licensed MH and SUD treatment settings.

Responsibilities:

• Screening and Assessment: Implement evidence-based gambling disorder screenings for all individuals at intake using the Brief Psychosocial Gambling Screen (BPGS) and conduct full assessments for those identified as at-risk with other gambling screening tools.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and integrate gambling-specific treatment plans, ensuring a holistic approach that addresses both gambling and co-occurring MH/SUD issues.
• Clinical Interventions: Provide individual, group, and family therapy focused on gambling disorder using evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and MI.
• Psychoeducation: Conduct psychoeducation sessions on gambling disorder for consumers and their families, increasing awareness of the disorder’s impact and recovery options.
• Recovery Support: Facilitate recovery support services, including connections to Gamblers Anonymous, SMART recovery, financial counseling, and peer recovery services.
• Case Management: Assist individuals with the social, financial, and legal consequences of gambling addiction, ensuring access to additional community resources and services.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation and comply with state reporting requirements, including tracking service delivery and outcomes.
• Training and Supervision: Participate in required DMHAS-sponsored training, including the 30-hour gambling-specific training at Rutgers University. Educate agency staff on gambling disorder and related services.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated care and liaise with external agencies for continued consumer support.

Qualifications:

• Required Licensure: CADC or LCADC with LAC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, or equivalent. Commitment to pursuing International Certification in Gambling Counseling (ICGC) Level I or II within 2 years
• Education: Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year experience with gambling disorders, SUD, or MH issues preferred.
• Skills: Strong clinical skills in EBPs for gambling disorder, including CBT and MI. Ability to manage co-occurring disorders in treatment plans.
• Cultural Competence: Ability to deliver culturally competent care, adhering National CLAS standards.
• Technology: Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and case management systems.

About Legacy Treatment Services

This continuum is designed to meet the complex needs of each individual and creates a continuum of services that are able to meet the needs of children, adults and families through a continuum of services utilizing an integrated care model. We are dedicated to seeking new innovative solutions that help us provide needed services more efficiently while maintaining stable, sustainable growth.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.