CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification
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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 the certifying entity approved by the California
Authority (CalMHSA) 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.
Exam (2025/2026) Updated: EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS | GET IT RIGHT!!
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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 the certifying entity approved by the California
Authority (CalMHSA) 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.
