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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?.
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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?
Problem and Pathological Gambling ServicesChapter 388-877C WAC
Agency LicensureWAC 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.
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) • Or complete the National Gambling Counselor Certification (www.ncpgambling.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3406)
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.gov WAC Implementation Website: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/DBHR/