February 2009

"The Evolving Science of Relapse & Recovery," a presentation by Dr. Darryl Inaba, Pharm.D.

Recovery is a life-long pursuit and relapse is an insidious specter waiting in the wings to derail the journey. Join us for an exciting exploration of the science of relapse and recovery. Dr. Inaba will share new research as well as delve into the neurobiology of the brain’s memory function. The program also includes a screening of a new video on relapse and recovery produced by CNS Productions, Inc.

Friday, February 5, 2010 - Registration 8:30 am, Presentation 9 am - Noon
Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens, 120 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, California
RSVP by January 29, 2010.

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Contact: Jennifer Kelchner 323.293.6284 - Ext 256, jkelchner@aadapinc.org

January 2009

The California Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) Announces the Launch of the California Problem Gambling Treatment Service Program (CPGTSP)

The Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) in partnership with UCLA Gambling Studies Program (UGSP) is proud to announce the launch of the California Problem Gambling Treatment Service Program (CPGTSP). For the first time in California’s history, OPG will establish a state funded treatment program. The CPGTSP will create a treatment provider network that will increase the number of individual therapists who specialize in treating California residents and their families troubled by problem and pathological gambling issues. Providers accepted into the CPGTSP will be eligible to receive reimbursement on a fee for service basis.

OPG is currently recruiting licensed therapists: Medical Doctorate (MD); Psychiatric Doctorate (PsyD); Psychological Doctorate (PhD); Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO); Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); Master’s in Social Work (MSW); or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

To become an authorized provider therapists will be required to attend state funded training focusing on the treatment of problem and pathological gamblers. Training will increase the gambling specific knowledge and skill level of licensed therapists who are interested in treating California’s problem and pathological gamblers and their families.

Therapists who meet the below listed criteria must submit the attached application to UGSP for admittance into the training. Due to limited space, admittance into the trainings will be on a first come first serve basis.

• Must possess a licensed clinical degree, current and in good standing: Doctor of Medicine (MD); Doctor of Psychology (PsyD); Doctor of Psychology (PhD); Doctor of Osteopathy (DO); Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• No violations or pending actions as a result of a formal complaint to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Board of Psychology, and Medical Board of California
• Current malpractice insurance
• Must have a HIPPA compliant personal computer with Internet access

CPGTSP participants will not be charged a registration fee for training. Participants will be responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses. Therapists who are in the process of acquiring one of the listed licenses may submit an application for review. Applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis, and therapists may be admitted into training prior to licensure, however, to seek reimbursement for services as an authorized provider the therapist must have a license.

The CPGTSP will initiate services in four pilot regions: Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco. These regions are not geographically bound to city or county lines. The scheduled dates and locations are listed below:

• October 21 - October 24, 2009, Los Angeles
• November 18 - November 21, 2009, San Francisco
• December 16 - December 19, 2009, Sacramento
• January 20 - January 23, 2010, San Diego

After completion of training, a therapist who meets criteria to become an authorized provider will be eligible to receive fee for service reimbursement from the state.

If you would like further information please call (916)327-8611 or email opg@adp.ca.gov.

Training Requirement Information (PDF)

CPGTSP training flyer for San Diego (PDF)

Training Registration (PDF)

Enrollment Application (PDF)

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