Gambling Disorder Clinician

Job Details

Job Location

Co-Occurring Mental Health / Substance Use - Berlin - Berlin, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Salary Range

$55000.00 - $75000.00

The Gambling Disorder Clinician will provide 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). 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.

Key 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.

Hours

Full time; full time positions include the following benefits :

Education& Experience

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#LTS456