CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification Exam Accurate 100%

adult - ANSWER an individual who is 18 years of age or older beneficiary/recipient - ANSWER an individual who receives peer services from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) - 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 - ANSWER an individual who has been certified as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist by CalMHSA certication - ANSWER indicated all requirements of a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist have been met 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. out-of-state reciprocity - ANSWER the recognition that an individual has received certification for peer support from another state and they meet the qualifications specified under the policies in this document. peer - ANSWER persons who share similar understanding of experiences with mental health and/or substance use challenges. 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 peer support specialist certification program (Senate Bill 803, Beall). prevalent languages - ANSWER a non-English language identified by the California Department of Health Care Services as a threshold language under the state's Medi-Cal programs. recertification - ANSWER meeting the requirements set forth in this policy for renewal of one's Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification. The recertification occurs in two-year intervals. recovery - ANSWER a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. This process of change recognizes cultural diversity and inclusion and honors the different routes to resilience and recovery based on the individual and their cultural community. resiliency - ANSWER an individual's capacity to successfully meet life's challenges, nurtured to have a sense of self-determination, mastery and hope. training entity - ANSWER an organization that has received approval from the Certifying Entity to provide training for the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification program. trauma focused - ANSWER maintaining awareness of the impact traumatic experiences may have on an individual and the influence this trauma may have on the choices they make in their life. valid certificate - ANSWER a certificate that is active, in good standing, and is not expired, suspended, revoked or inactive. wellness - ANSWER the conscious and deliberate process of creating and adapting patterns of behavior that lead to improved health in the following dimensions: emotional, financial, social, spiritual, educational/occupational, physical, intellectual, and environmental. What is the goal of the harm reduction model for substance use challenges? - ANSWER Key: Decreased overdose risk and improved access to systems of care KSA Dimension: 2. Behavioral Health Foundations KSA: 2.4. Be familiar with recovery approaches and peer support techniques specific to individuals with substance use challenges. Rationale: The key is correct because per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration