CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification Exam
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certifying entity - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER -the education a Certificant receives to further
develop their professional knowledge around best practices, updated laws, and/or
specialized training.
core competencies - ANSWER -minimum knowledge base necessary to perform
role or job activities as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist in California.
county reciprocity - ANSWER -the recognition of certified Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialists by public county behavioral health plans.
culturally appropriate services - 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.
dual relationship - ANSWER -a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist's non-
therapeutic relationship with a recipient of care. It includes any activity identified
as not allowed within the Code of Ethics.
, grandparenting process - ANSWER -the process by which an individual who is
employed as a peer on January 1, 2022, or prior to that date, are eligible to seek
certification as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist so long as they meet the
eligibility criteria and successfully pass the state-approved exam.
initial certification - ANSWER -the process for an applicant to become certified
as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist for the first time so long as they meet the
eligibility criteria and successfully pass the state-approved exam.
lived experience - ANSWER -an individual's first-hand experience with a mental
health and/or substance use challenges, including the process of recovery and
engagement of resiliency within that experience.
Medi-Cal - ANSWER -California's Medicaid health care program that includes a
variety of medical services for children and adults with a qualifying income or
medical condition.
Medi-Cal peer support specialist - ANSWER -an individual who is 18 years of
age or older, who has self-identified as having lived experience with the process of
recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, either as a consumer
of these services or as a parent or family member of the consumer, and who has
been granted certification under a county Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
certification program.
Medi-Cal peer support specialist services - ANSWER -culturally appropriate
services that promote engagement, socialization, recovery, self-sufficiency, self-
advocacy, development of natural supports, and identification of strengths. Medi-
Cal Peer Support Specialist services include, but are not limited to, prevention
services, support, coaching, facilitation, or education that is individualized and is
conducted by a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist.
natural supports - ANSWER -the personal connections to an individual's
community that enhances the quality of their life.
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certifying entity - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER -the education a Certificant receives to further
develop their professional knowledge around best practices, updated laws, and/or
specialized training.
core competencies - ANSWER -minimum knowledge base necessary to perform
role or job activities as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist in California.
county reciprocity - ANSWER -the recognition of certified Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialists by public county behavioral health plans.
culturally appropriate services - 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.
dual relationship - ANSWER -a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist's non-
therapeutic relationship with a recipient of care. It includes any activity identified
as not allowed within the Code of Ethics.
, grandparenting process - ANSWER -the process by which an individual who is
employed as a peer on January 1, 2022, or prior to that date, are eligible to seek
certification as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist so long as they meet the
eligibility criteria and successfully pass the state-approved exam.
initial certification - ANSWER -the process for an applicant to become certified
as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist for the first time so long as they meet the
eligibility criteria and successfully pass the state-approved exam.
lived experience - ANSWER -an individual's first-hand experience with a mental
health and/or substance use challenges, including the process of recovery and
engagement of resiliency within that experience.
Medi-Cal - ANSWER -California's Medicaid health care program that includes a
variety of medical services for children and adults with a qualifying income or
medical condition.
Medi-Cal peer support specialist - ANSWER -an individual who is 18 years of
age or older, who has self-identified as having lived experience with the process of
recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, either as a consumer
of these services or as a parent or family member of the consumer, and who has
been granted certification under a county Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
certification program.
Medi-Cal peer support specialist services - ANSWER -culturally appropriate
services that promote engagement, socialization, recovery, self-sufficiency, self-
advocacy, development of natural supports, and identification of strengths. Medi-
Cal Peer Support Specialist services include, but are not limited to, prevention
services, support, coaching, facilitation, or education that is individualized and is
conducted by a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist.
natural supports - ANSWER -the personal connections to an individual's
community that enhances the quality of their life.
