CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam
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1. Medi-Cal Peer 1. The concepts of hope, recovery, and wellness.
Support Special- 2. The role of advocacy.
ist Core Compe- 3. The role of consumers and family members
tencies 4. Psychiatric rehabilitation skills and service delivery, and addiction recovery prin-
ciples, including defined practices.
5. Cultural and structural competence trainings.
6. Trauma-informed care.
7. Group facilitation skills.
8. Self-awareness and self-care.
9. Co-occurring disorders of mental health and substance use.
10. Conflict resolution.
11. Professional boundaries and ethics.
12. Preparation for employment opportunities, including study and test-taking
skills, application and résumé preparation, interviewing, and other potential re-
quirements for employment.
13. Safety and crisis planning.
14. Navigation of, and referral to, other services.
15. Documentation skills and standards.
16. Confidentiality.
17. Digital literacy.
2. Ten guiding prin- 1. Recovery emerges from hope
ciples of re- 2. Recovery is person‐driven
covery as de- 3. Recovery occurs via many pathways
fined by the fed- 4. Recovery is holistic
eral Substance 5. Recovery is supported by peers and allies
Abuse and Men- 6. Recovery is supported through relationship and social
tal Health Ser- networks
vices Administra- 7. Recovery is culturally based and influenced
tion (SAMHSA). 8. Recovery is supported by addressing trauma
9. Recovery involves individual, family, and community
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strengths and responsibilities
10. Recovery is based on respect
3. This core com- 1. The concepts of hope, recovery, and wellness.
petency consists
of the themes
of self-determi-
nation and be-
ing voluntary and
person-centered.
4. Person-Centered Peer recovery support services are always directed by the person participating in
Services are.... services. Peer recovery support is personalized to align with the specific hopes,
goals, and preferences of the individual served and to respond to specific needs
the individuals have identified to the peer support specialist.
5. Voluntary ser- Peer support specialists are partners and consultants to those they serve. They do
vices are... not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that
will guide their work with peers. Participation in peer recovery support services is
always contingent on peer choice.
6. Self-Determina- The primary responsibility of Certified Peer Specialists is to help individuals achieve
tion is... their own needs, wants, and goals. (Independent Living Philosophy). Certified Peer
Specialists will be guided by the principle of self-determination for all.
7. Know the five
stages in the re-
covery process,
what is helpful
and not helpful at
each stage, and
the role of peer
support services
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1. Medi-Cal Peer 1. The concepts of hope, recovery, and wellness.
Support Special- 2. The role of advocacy.
ist Core Compe- 3. The role of consumers and family members
tencies 4. Psychiatric rehabilitation skills and service delivery, and addiction recovery prin-
ciples, including defined practices.
5. Cultural and structural competence trainings.
6. Trauma-informed care.
7. Group facilitation skills.
8. Self-awareness and self-care.
9. Co-occurring disorders of mental health and substance use.
10. Conflict resolution.
11. Professional boundaries and ethics.
12. Preparation for employment opportunities, including study and test-taking
skills, application and résumé preparation, interviewing, and other potential re-
quirements for employment.
13. Safety and crisis planning.
14. Navigation of, and referral to, other services.
15. Documentation skills and standards.
16. Confidentiality.
17. Digital literacy.
2. Ten guiding prin- 1. Recovery emerges from hope
ciples of re- 2. Recovery is person‐driven
covery as de- 3. Recovery occurs via many pathways
fined by the fed- 4. Recovery is holistic
eral Substance 5. Recovery is supported by peers and allies
Abuse and Men- 6. Recovery is supported through relationship and social
tal Health Ser- networks
vices Administra- 7. Recovery is culturally based and influenced
tion (SAMHSA). 8. Recovery is supported by addressing trauma
9. Recovery involves individual, family, and community
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, CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam
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strengths and responsibilities
10. Recovery is based on respect
3. This core com- 1. The concepts of hope, recovery, and wellness.
petency consists
of the themes
of self-determi-
nation and be-
ing voluntary and
person-centered.
4. Person-Centered Peer recovery support services are always directed by the person participating in
Services are.... services. Peer recovery support is personalized to align with the specific hopes,
goals, and preferences of the individual served and to respond to specific needs
the individuals have identified to the peer support specialist.
5. Voluntary ser- Peer support specialists are partners and consultants to those they serve. They do
vices are... not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that
will guide their work with peers. Participation in peer recovery support services is
always contingent on peer choice.
6. Self-Determina- The primary responsibility of Certified Peer Specialists is to help individuals achieve
tion is... their own needs, wants, and goals. (Independent Living Philosophy). Certified Peer
Specialists will be guided by the principle of self-determination for all.
7. Know the five
stages in the re-
covery process,
what is helpful
and not helpful at
each stage, and
the role of peer
support services
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