MEDI-CAL PEER SUPPORT 2025
SPECIALIST - PRACTICE
EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What action is a primary duty of a Peer Support Specialist in assisting a consumer
in the community?
A. Reviewing a consumer's finances to help them pay for insurance.
B. Advising a consumer on a dispute regarding Medi-Cal.
C. Helping a consumer access a local mental health plan.
D. Discussing with provider-specific coding to insure coverage. - ANSWERS-Key:
C
KSA Dimension: 7. Resource Linkage
KSA: 7.1.
Assist individuals in accessing community services and community resources,
including social service benefits (e.g., Medicaid, public assistance, and housing).
Rationale:
This option is a partial statement of Competency 7.1 regarding resource linkages
and is the only correct option
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QUESTION 2
A consumer would like to support a neighborhood rally but has anxiety about
attending. They believe their anxiety would not be an issue if they are
accompanied by their Peer Support Specialist. What action would the Peer Support
Specialist take?
A. Recommend the consumer practice breathing exercises.
B. Suggest the consumer stay home to avoid overstimulation.
C. Inform the consumer it is not worth the effort of people's time.
D. Participate in the activity as requested by the consumer. - ANSWERS-Key: D
KSA Dimension: 7. Resource Linkage
KSA: 7.1.
Assist individuals in accessing community services and community resources,
including social service benefits (e.g., Medicaid, public assistance, and housing).
Rationale:
Participates in community activities with peers when requested pg. 5
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QUESTION 3
What are two key components of a person-centered pre-crisis plan?
A. A list of emergency contacts and a no-suicide contract.
B. An Advance Directive and a list of local community programs.
C. A wellness toolbox and list of known potential stressors.
D. A medical history and medication adherence plan. - ANSWERS-Key: C
KSA Dimension: 8. Crisis Management
KSA: 8.2.
Help individuals develop an advanced strategy for planning and managing
behavioral health crises.
Rationale:
A pre-crisis plan will always rely on self-observation and include supports that can
help the consumer when they are starting to feel unwell
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QUESTION 4
A consumer expresses they want to give the Peer Support Specialist a gift to show
their appreciation for the help they have received. How would the Peer Support
Specialist respond?
A. Accept the consumer's present if the purchased item is less than $25.
B. Ask the consumer to instead consider donating to a relevant charity.
C. Thank the consumer for their thoughtfulness before declining the gift.
D. Tell the consumer that is unnecessary since they are just doing their job. -
ANSWERS-Key: C
KSA Dimension: 1. Administrative Responsibilities
KSA: 1.2.
Maintain professional standards and boundaries by observing the guidelines
established by the agency you represent.
Rationale:
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SPECIALIST - PRACTICE
EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What action is a primary duty of a Peer Support Specialist in assisting a consumer
in the community?
A. Reviewing a consumer's finances to help them pay for insurance.
B. Advising a consumer on a dispute regarding Medi-Cal.
C. Helping a consumer access a local mental health plan.
D. Discussing with provider-specific coding to insure coverage. - ANSWERS-Key:
C
KSA Dimension: 7. Resource Linkage
KSA: 7.1.
Assist individuals in accessing community services and community resources,
including social service benefits (e.g., Medicaid, public assistance, and housing).
Rationale:
This option is a partial statement of Competency 7.1 regarding resource linkages
and is the only correct option
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SPECIALIST - PRACTICE
EXAM
QUESTION 2
A consumer would like to support a neighborhood rally but has anxiety about
attending. They believe their anxiety would not be an issue if they are
accompanied by their Peer Support Specialist. What action would the Peer Support
Specialist take?
A. Recommend the consumer practice breathing exercises.
B. Suggest the consumer stay home to avoid overstimulation.
C. Inform the consumer it is not worth the effort of people's time.
D. Participate in the activity as requested by the consumer. - ANSWERS-Key: D
KSA Dimension: 7. Resource Linkage
KSA: 7.1.
Assist individuals in accessing community services and community resources,
including social service benefits (e.g., Medicaid, public assistance, and housing).
Rationale:
Participates in community activities with peers when requested pg. 5
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QUESTION 3
What are two key components of a person-centered pre-crisis plan?
A. A list of emergency contacts and a no-suicide contract.
B. An Advance Directive and a list of local community programs.
C. A wellness toolbox and list of known potential stressors.
D. A medical history and medication adherence plan. - ANSWERS-Key: C
KSA Dimension: 8. Crisis Management
KSA: 8.2.
Help individuals develop an advanced strategy for planning and managing
behavioral health crises.
Rationale:
A pre-crisis plan will always rely on self-observation and include supports that can
help the consumer when they are starting to feel unwell
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QUESTION 4
A consumer expresses they want to give the Peer Support Specialist a gift to show
their appreciation for the help they have received. How would the Peer Support
Specialist respond?
A. Accept the consumer's present if the purchased item is less than $25.
B. Ask the consumer to instead consider donating to a relevant charity.
C. Thank the consumer for their thoughtfulness before declining the gift.
D. Tell the consumer that is unnecessary since they are just doing their job. -
ANSWERS-Key: C
KSA Dimension: 1. Administrative Responsibilities
KSA: 1.2.
Maintain professional standards and boundaries by observing the guidelines
established by the agency you represent.
Rationale:
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