Gambling Studies Program

www.uclagamblingprogram.org

Training

CalGETS Phase I

*REGISTRATION CLOSED 4/05/26*

Applicants after deadline will be added to our waitlist for next training. TBA

 

Become an Authorized CalGETS Provider

The Office of Problem Gambling (OPG), in partnership with the UCLA Gambling Studies Program (UGSP), is currently recruiting licensed therapists to participate in the CalGETS program. After completion of training, therapists who meet the criteria to become authorized CalGETS providers will be eligible to receive fee-for-service reimbursement from the State of California.

To be eligible for Phase I training, therapists must have:

  • 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)
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • therapists who are in the process of acquiring one of the listed licenses may also apply.
  • no violations or pending actions because of a formal complaint to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Board of Psychology, or Medical Board of California.
  • current malpractice insurance.
  • a HIPAA compliant personal computer with internet access.
Join the waitlist

To become an authorized CalGETS provider, therapists must complete the online state-funded training focusing on the treatment of problem gamblers. Training includes:

  • prerequisite self-guided online material (to be completed prior to live training).
  • live virtual classroom training with an instructor for 3 days, 4 hours per day.
    • Note: Participants must be visible through a webcam at all times throughout the live training with the exception of official breaks.

Phase I training will provide an opportunity to obtain up to 10 continuing education units (CEUs) for MFTs and LCSWs. There is no cost associated with the training.

To enroll in training, please complete the CalGETS Phase I Application to be added to the wait list. The application along with all requested supporting documentation, including Section E.

For questions regarding provider authorization status please call 310-825-4845 or email UGSP@mednet.ucla.edu.