CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification Exam 2023

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.