Certification Exam Questions And
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\.Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Core Competencies - Answer-1. The concepts of hope,
recovery, and wellness.
2. The role of advocacy.
3. The role of consumers and family members
4. Psychiatric rehabilitation skills and service delivery, and addiction recovery principles,
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 requirements 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.
, \.Ten guiding principles of recovery as defined by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). - Answer-1. Recovery emerges from hope
2. Recovery is person-driven
3. Recovery occurs via many pathways
4. Recovery is holistic
5. Recovery is supported by peers and allies
6. Recovery is supported through relationship and social
networks
7. Recovery is culturally based and influenced
8. Recovery is supported by addressing trauma
9. Recovery involves individual, family, and community
strengths and responsibilities
10. Recovery is based on respect
\.This core competency consists of the themes of self-determination and being voluntary and
person-centered. - Answer-1. The concepts of hope, recovery, and wellness.
\.Person-Centered Services are.... - Answer-Peer recovery support services are always directed
by the person participating in 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.
\.Voluntary services are... - Answer-Peer support specialists are partners and consultants to
those they serve. They do 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.