Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam Questions and Answers 2024/2025 Graded A+.
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam Questions and Answers 2024/2025 Graded A+. 1. What is the goal of the harm reduction model for substance use challenges? A. Diminished rate of judicial system exposure and incarceration B. Decreased overdose risk and improved access to systems of care C. Enhanced community engagement and relationship building D. Increase in self-assessment of confidence and self-worth - ANSWER-Key: B 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 (SAMHSA), research has demonstrated that a harm reduction approach for individuals with substance use challenges substantially reduces the risk of overdose death and promotes linkages to care. 2. A consumer has been spending the last few weeks joking around and not taking group seriously. How would the Peer Support Specialist support the consumer? A. Tell the consumer this is not a laughing matter. B. Request to be reassigned to a different consumer. C. Encourage the consumer to look into a profession as a comedian. D. Continue to stay focused on the consumer's recovery goals. - ANSWER-Key: D KSA Dimension: 3. Interpersonal Skills KSA: 3.5. Practice self-awareness to ensure that the individual's resiliency and recovery remain the focal point of the peer support relationship. Rationale: This is the best option as it refocuses on the consumer's needs and wants.
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