CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support
Certification Exam 2026/2027 | Complete
Practice Questions & Verified Answers
adult - correct answer-an individual who is 18 years of age or older
beneficiary/recipient - correct answer-an individual who receives peer services
from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) - correct answer-the
certifying entity approved by the California Department of Health Care Services
(DHCS) to certify peer support specialists, peer support specialist training entities,
and peer support specialist continuing education providers
certificant - correct answer-an individual who has been certified as a Medi-Cal
Peer Support Specialist by CalMHSA
certication - correct answer-indicated all requirements of a Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialist have been met
, certifying entity - correct answer-indicates CalMHSA, the organization selected by
California Counties, with a plan approved by the Department of Health Care
Services, to certify Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists and approve training
providers.
Code of Ethics - correct answer-a set of guidelines a certified Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialist in California adheres to around their roles and responsibilities
and levels of responsibility in which they function professionally.
consumer - correct answer-a person who is receiving mental health and/or
substance use disorder (behavioral health services) in a public county behavioral
health delivery system.
continued education - correct answer-the education a Certificant receives to
further develop their professional knowledge around best practices, updated
laws, and/or specialized training.
core competencies - correct answer-minimum knowledge base necessary to
perform role or job activities as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist in California.
county reciprocity - correct answer-the recognition of certified Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialists by public county behavioral health plans.
culturally appropriate services - correct answer-a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support
Specialist is promoting engagement in a manner that best aligns with the cultural
beliefs and practices of the person they serve.
Certification Exam 2026/2027 | Complete
Practice Questions & Verified Answers
adult - correct answer-an individual who is 18 years of age or older
beneficiary/recipient - correct answer-an individual who receives peer services
from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) - correct answer-the
certifying entity approved by the California Department of Health Care Services
(DHCS) to certify peer support specialists, peer support specialist training entities,
and peer support specialist continuing education providers
certificant - correct answer-an individual who has been certified as a Medi-Cal
Peer Support Specialist by CalMHSA
certication - correct answer-indicated all requirements of a Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialist have been met
, certifying entity - correct answer-indicates CalMHSA, the organization selected by
California Counties, with a plan approved by the Department of Health Care
Services, to certify Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists and approve training
providers.
Code of Ethics - correct answer-a set of guidelines a certified Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialist in California adheres to around their roles and responsibilities
and levels of responsibility in which they function professionally.
consumer - correct answer-a person who is receiving mental health and/or
substance use disorder (behavioral health services) in a public county behavioral
health delivery system.
continued education - correct answer-the education a Certificant receives to
further develop their professional knowledge around best practices, updated
laws, and/or specialized training.
core competencies - correct answer-minimum knowledge base necessary to
perform role or job activities as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist in California.
county reciprocity - correct answer-the recognition of certified Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialists by public county behavioral health plans.
culturally appropriate services - correct answer-a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support
Specialist is promoting engagement in a manner that best aligns with the cultural
beliefs and practices of the person they serve.
