Also called: Problem Gambling Counselor
Treats people addicted to gambling, a fast-growing problem with sports betting apps.
Helps a 24-year-old who lost his savings on sports bets set up blocking software and a budget, and runs a family session about rebuilding trust.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 7 years after high school. Counseling license plus problem gambling certification (ICGC).
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Counseling, Psychology.
Growing much faster than average (about 17% over 10 years). Demand rising with legal sports betting.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can block betting apps, but counseling someone who lost everything and rebuilding family trust stay human.
Classes: AP Psychology, Personal finance, Sociology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1018.
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