International Certified Gambling Counselor-II (ICGC-II) Application Instructions

NOTE: The following instructions are for individuals looking to advance from ICGC-I status to ICGC-II. If you are not currently an ICGC-I please scroll down for further instructions. 

ICGC-II candidates are required to:

• Complete all steps and hold current status as ICGC-I.

• Submit completed Form A.1 Applicant Information Form which includes names of Board Approved Clinical Consultant (BACC) and On-Site Supervisor. A list of BACCs is available in the counselor directory on www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/counselor-directory-agreement/ or by contacting the Certification Administrator (certification@ncpgambling.org or 202-547-9204 ext. 24).

• Carefully read, sign and submit Form A.2 Code of Ethical Conduct.

• Submit completed Form A.3 ICGC Directory Authorization.

• Submit completed Form A.4 Consent to Release of Information.

• Submit any update of documentation of bachelor’s degree or equivalent (with explanation and request for equivalency consideration).

• Documentation of 60 hours of gambling specific training for ICGC-II. These 60 hours can include the initial 30 hours documented for ICGC-I.

• Upon completion of your 2000 direct contact hours (ICGC-II), request two co-workers or peers to complete Forms C.1 and C.2 Colleague Evaluation Form (one for each co-worker). These forms are to be returned directly to the IGCCB by the evaluators. Peers who complete these forms may not also complete the S.1, S.2, S.3, S.4, S.5 or S.6 supervisor forms.

• Upon completion of your 2000 direct contact hours (ICGC-II), request your on-site Clinical Supervisor to complete updated Form S.1 Clinical Supervisor Information, Form S.2 Clinical Supervisor Evaluation and Form S.3 Delineation of Responsibilities and S.4 Professional Code and Ethical Standards. These forms are to be returned directly to the IGCCB. Supervisors who complete these forms may not complete the C.1 or C.2 co-worker forms or the S.4, S.5, S.6, or S.7 BACC forms.

• Upon completion of your 2000 direct contact hours (ICGC-II), request your BACC to complete updated Form S.5 BACC Information, Form S.6 BACC Evaluation, Form S.7 Delineation of Responsibilities and S.8 Professional Code and Ethical Standards. These forms are to be returned directly to the IGCCB. BACCs who complete these forms may not complete the C.1, C.2, S.1, S.2, S.3 nor S.4 forms.

• An updated Confirmation of Employment Letter must be sent to the IGCCB by either the Director of your agency or the Personnel Department. This letter should state the dates of your employment and your official duties. For those in a private practice setting, send this letter on your official letterhead. Should this be a volunteer position the Director should indicate so in his/her letter.

• Along with the above described forms and documentation include payment of $50.00 processing fee in the form of non-refundable check or money order by mail; or with credit card by calling the NCPG office at 202-547-9204.

• For those working in a private practice setting, a previous clinical supervisor or a third peer may complete forms S.1, S.2, S.3 and S.4.

NOTE: The following instructions are for individuals seeking ICGC-II status WITHOUT having previously completed ICGC-I status. If you are currently an ICGC-I please scroll up for further instructions. 

Direct ICGC-II candidates are required to:

• Submit completed Form A.1 Applicant Information Form which includes names of Board Approved Clinical Consultant (BACC) and On-Site Supervisor. A list of BACCs is available in the counselor directory on www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/counselor-directory-agreement/ or by contacting the Certification Administrator (certification@ncpgambling.org or 202-547-9204 ext. 24).

• Carefully read, sign and submit Form A.2 Code of Ethical Conduct.

• Submit completed Form A.3 ICGC Directory Authorization.

• Submit completed Form A.4 Consent to Release of Information.

• Along with the above described forms A.1 – A.4, include a non-refundable payment of $200 with check or money order by mail; or with credit card by calling the NCPG office at 202-547-9204.

• Submit documentation of bachelor’s degree or equivalent (with explanation and request for equivalency consideration).

• Documentation of 60 hours of gambling specific training for ICGC-II.

• Upon completion of 2000 direct contact hours (ICGC-II), request two co-workers or peers to complete Forms C.1 and C.2 Colleague Evaluation Form (one for each co-worker). These forms are to be returned directly to the IGCCB by the evaluators. Peers who complete these forms may not also complete the S.1, S.2, S.3, and S.4, S.5, nor S.6 supervisor forms.

• Upon completion of 2,000 direct contact hours (ICGC-II), request your on-site Clinical Supervisor to complete Form S.1 Clinical Supervisor Information, Form S.2 Clinical Supervisor Evaluation and Form S.3 Delineation of Responsibilities and S.4 Professional Code and Ethical Standards. These forms are to be returned directly to the IGCCB. Supervisors who complete these forms may not complete the C.1 or C.2 co-worker forms or the S.4, S.5, S.6, or S.7 BACC forms.

• Upon completion of 2000 direct contact hours (ICGC-II), request your BACC to complete Form S.5 BACC Information, Form S.6 BACC Evaluation, Form S.7 Delineation of Responsibilities and S.8 Professional Code and Ethical Standards. These forms are to be returned directly to the IGCCB. BACCs who complete these forms may not complete the C.1, C.2, S.1, S.2, S.3, or S.4 forms.

• A Confirmation of Employment Letter must be sent to the IGCCB by either the Director of your agency or the Personnel Department. This letter should state the dates of your employment and your official duties. For those in a private practice setting, send this letter on your official letterhead. Should this be a volunteer position the Director should indicate so in his/her letter.

• For those working in a private practice setting, a previous clinical supervisor or a third peer may complete forms S.1, S.2, S.3, and S.4.

• Submit copy of passing test score of the International Certification Examination for Gambling Counselors (administered through Professional Testing Corporation, www.ptcny.com/clients/IGCCB) to the IGCCB. Applicant must submit a copy directly to the IGCCB office.