1. Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery WAC Implementation Training Problem and Pathological Gambling Chapter 388-877C WAC 1 1 Dennis Malmer, Office Chief Certification, Licensing, and Customer Relations August 2013 Washington State Behavioral Health Services Rules Implementation Chapter 388-877C WAC Problem and Pathological Gambling Services What’s New?

2. Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery WAC Implementation Training Problem and Pathological Gambling Chapter 388-877C WAC 2 Problem and Pathological Gambling Services Chapter 388-877C WAC WACCategoryChange 388-877-0620Clinical--Individual service plan Treatment plan is referred to as Individual Service Plan. 388-877C-0100GeneralDSM-5 as it exists when published and released in 2013. 388-877C-0110Agency staff requirements An individual who is under supervision as a problem and pathological gambling counselor must complete training within two years.

3. Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery WAC Implementation Training Problem and Pathological Gambling Chapter 388-877C WAC 3 Agency Licensure WAC 388-877-0345 All problem and pathological gambling agencies must comply with WAC 388-877 as well as WAC 388-877C. To add problem and pathological gambling treatment services to a licensed chemical dependency or mental health agency, the agency must submit an application to add a new service and attach the required documentation.

4. Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery WAC Implementation Training Problem and Pathological Gambling Chapter 388-877C WAC 4 Problem Gambling Counselors Must be credentialed by DOH and in training to become a certified gambling counselor. Complete the Washington State Gambling Counselor Certification (www.evergreencpg.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Certification_Packet_Jan_2013.pdf)www.evergreencpg.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Certification_Packet_Jan_2013.pdf Or complete the National Gambling Counselor Certification (www.ncpgambling.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3406)www.ncpgambling.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3406

5. Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery WAC Implementation Training Problem and Pathological Gambling Chapter 388-877C WAC 5 Questions?

6. Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery WAC Implementation Training Problem and Pathological Gambling Chapter 388-877C WAC 6 Thank You! Send comments or questions to: WAC Integration Certification, Licensing and Customer Relations Post Office Box 45330 Olympia, Washington 98504-5330 (360) 725-3700 WAC Questions - Email: BHArules@dshs.wa.govBHArules@dshs.wa.gov WAC Implementation Website: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/DBHR/http://www.dshs.wa.gov/DBHR/