CALMHSA MEDI- CAL PEER SUPPORT
CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
A consumer with a history of depression tells the Peer Support
Specialist they are starting to experience symptoms of an oncoming
depressive episode. What action would the Peer Support Specialist
take to support the consumer? - ANSWERS-Key: Provide the care
team with an update on what steps the consumer has taken since
the last team meeting.
KSA Dimension: 2. Behavioral Health Foundations
KSA: 2.1. Knowledge of mental health conditions and available
treatment options across the lifespan. Rationale: This response is
correct as it directs the consumer to speak with their healthcare
provider.
, A consumer explains that it is taboo for someone to share their
struggles with family members in their culture. How would the Peer
Support Specialist support the consumer? - ANSWERS-Key: Roleplay
or act out with the consumer ways the consumer can raise the topic
with loved ones.
KSA Dimension: 3. Interpersonal Skills
KSA: 3.7. Work effectively with individuals from diverse
backgrounds, being respectful and responsive to their cultural
beliefs and practices.
Rationale: This option maintains the established relationship
between peer provider and consumer while also providing the
consumer with self-directed communication strategies for
addressing the situation
A consumer tells a Peer Support Specialist that they are struggling
to create a plan for managing future behavioral health crises. What
action would the Peer Support Specialist take to support the
consumer? - ANSWERS-Key: Help the consumer come up with a
plan together.
KSA Dimension: 8. Crisis Management
certifying entity - ANSWERS-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.
CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
A consumer with a history of depression tells the Peer Support
Specialist they are starting to experience symptoms of an oncoming
depressive episode. What action would the Peer Support Specialist
take to support the consumer? - ANSWERS-Key: Provide the care
team with an update on what steps the consumer has taken since
the last team meeting.
KSA Dimension: 2. Behavioral Health Foundations
KSA: 2.1. Knowledge of mental health conditions and available
treatment options across the lifespan. Rationale: This response is
correct as it directs the consumer to speak with their healthcare
provider.
, A consumer explains that it is taboo for someone to share their
struggles with family members in their culture. How would the Peer
Support Specialist support the consumer? - ANSWERS-Key: Roleplay
or act out with the consumer ways the consumer can raise the topic
with loved ones.
KSA Dimension: 3. Interpersonal Skills
KSA: 3.7. Work effectively with individuals from diverse
backgrounds, being respectful and responsive to their cultural
beliefs and practices.
Rationale: This option maintains the established relationship
between peer provider and consumer while also providing the
consumer with self-directed communication strategies for
addressing the situation
A consumer tells a Peer Support Specialist that they are struggling
to create a plan for managing future behavioral health crises. What
action would the Peer Support Specialist take to support the
consumer? - ANSWERS-Key: Help the consumer come up with a
plan together.
KSA Dimension: 8. Crisis Management
certifying entity - ANSWERS-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.
