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California Medi-Cal Peer Support
Specialist Certification Requirements - ANSWERS-To seek Certification as Medi-
Cal Peer Support Specialist an individual must meet the
following qualifications:
1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree.
3. Be self-identified as having experience with the process of recovery from a
mental
illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these services or as
the parent,
caregiver or family member of a consumer.
4. Be willing to share their experience.
5. Have a strong dedication to recovery.
, 6. Agree, in writing, to adhere to the Code of Ethics.
7. Successfully complete the training requirements for a peer support specialist.
8. Pass the certification examination.
California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists
must be trained in the following Core
Competencies: - ANSWERS-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.
Core Competencies(cont) - ANSWERS-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,