Introduction to Screening & Assessment for Gambling Disorder: Part II (Assessment)

This training counts toward the MA PGS Certificate Clinical Core Competency Coursework

This interactive training will introduce participants to screening and assessment for Gambling Disorder among clients seeking mental health or addiction treatment. This training is Part II of a two-part series. Part II focuses on assessment for Gambling Disorder. In this training, participants will learn what steps to take after a client screens positive for Gambling Disorder, including conducting an assessment. Participants will learn how to assess clients for Gambling Disorder using the DSM-5 criteria and will become familiar with best practices for assessment for Gambling Disorder.

Although it is not required, we strongly encourage participants to attend both Part I and Part II of this training series. Register for Introduction to Screening & Assessment for Gambling Disorder: Part I (Screening).

Cost: Free

Location: Virtual

Number of CE(s): 1

Instructional Level: Introductory

Learning Objectives

• Explain what steps should be taken after a client screens positive for Gambling Disorder.
• Describe the diagnostic criteria for Gambling Disorder.
• Articulate and apply best practices for assessment for Gambling Disorder.

Agenda

• Recap of screening for Gambling Disorder
• Introduction to assessment for Gambling Disorder
• Diagnostic criteria for Gambling Disorder (DSM-5)
• Best practices in assessment for Gambling Disorder
• Skills practice: Case discussion

Instructor Bios

Instructor #1: Kira Landauer, MPH; Technical Assistance Coordinator for the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment and Community Health Educator at the Division on Addiction at Cambridge Health Alliance. Ms. Landauer has developed and facilitated in-person and online training on a variety of topics pertaining to Gambling Disorder (including screening for Gambling Disorder) for Massachusetts social workers, mental health and addiction specialists, and healthcare specialists; Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline staffers; peer recovery specialists and support staff; and members of support groups for family and friends of loved ones experiencing addiction. Ms. Landauer manages Gambling Disorder Screening Day – an international grassroots movement started by the Division on Addiction at Cambridge Health Alliance to support and encourage providers (including social workers) to screen clients for Gambling Disorder.

Instructor #2: Heather Sumba, MS; Technical Assistance Coordinator for the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment and Senior Associate on the Strategic Planning & Organizational Effectiveness team at Health Resources in Action. Ms. Sumba has over 10 years of experience in the non-profit sector, primarily in administration and operations supporting organizational growth. Ms. Sumba currently provides technical assistance for problem gambling treatment to multiple outpatient sites, which includes developing and promoting problem gambling-related material for Massachusetts, social workers, mental health and addiction specialists, healthcare specialists, and peer recovery specialists and support staff.

Instructor #3: Glimar Rodriguez Parrilla, LADCI, LCSW. Ms. Rodriguez Parrilla brings over 16 years of experience in various medical and social service positions in behavioral health care. In her current role as a Program Manager at Boston ASAP, she is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of the systems used to provide services in support of day-to-day operations. Ms. Rodriguez Parrilla also provides clinical services through the various program offered in the Community Clinic. She earned her B.A in Social Psychology from University of Massachusetts Boston, and Masters in Clinical Social Work from Simmons University. For the past 11 years, she has dedicated her direct service practice in the field of mental health and substance use to at-risk and high need populations through the continuum of care from inpatient transitional services to community services and engagement. And for the past 7 years, she has been credentialed in various training curricula for clinicians and employees within other community partners agencies, the Community Clinic, as well as The Champions Network (Doc Wayne).

Approval Statements

• American Psychological Association (APA) – The Division on Addiction is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Division on Addiction maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 1 continuing education credits.
• National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) – This course has been approved by the Division on Addiction, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1.0 CE. NAADAC Provider #84058, the Division on Addiction is responsible for all aspects of the programing.
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW) – This program has been approved for 1.0 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program, Authorization Number D 92179-2.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) – The Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment is authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to sponsor, conduct or approve continuing education programs for alcohol and drug counselors/assistants (LADCs). This program offers 1 continuing education credits.

Funding Statement: The Division on Addiction and Health Resources in Action collaborated to produce this M-TAC training/course, which is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Problem Gambling Services. The instructors have no financial interests that might create a conflict of interest in the development or delivery of this training. Click here to access our full list of our funders and conflict of interest/grievance policies and procedures.