CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification Exam
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adult an individual who is 18 years of age or older
beneficiary/recipient an individual who receives peer services from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) 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 an individual who has been certified as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist by
CalMHSA
certication indicated all requirements of a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist have been met
certifying entity 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 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 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 the education a Certificant receives to further develop their professional
knowledge around best practices, updated laws, and/or specialized training.
, core competencies minimum knowledge base necessary to perform role or job activities as a Medi-
Cal Peer Support Specialist in California.
county reciprocity the recognition of certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists by public county
behavioral health plans.
culturally appropriate services 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 the personal connections to an individual's community that enhances the quality
of their life.
out-of-state reciprocity 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 persons who share similar understanding of experiences with mental health
and/or substance use challenges.
(2025/2026) Updated: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS | GET IT RIGHT!!
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Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist C... Medi-CalPeer Support Specialist - P... Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist C... Medi-C
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Terms in this set (47)
adult an individual who is 18 years of age or older
beneficiary/recipient an individual who receives peer services from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) 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 an individual who has been certified as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist by
CalMHSA
certication indicated all requirements of a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist have been met
certifying entity 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 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 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 the education a Certificant receives to further develop their professional
knowledge around best practices, updated laws, and/or specialized training.
, core competencies minimum knowledge base necessary to perform role or job activities as a Medi-
Cal Peer Support Specialist in California.
county reciprocity the recognition of certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists by public county
behavioral health plans.
culturally appropriate services 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 the personal connections to an individual's community that enhances the quality
of their life.
out-of-state reciprocity 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 persons who share similar understanding of experiences with mental health
and/or substance use challenges.
