California
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 80-hour training requirements for a peer support specialist through a CalMHSA-approved training entity.
8. Pass the certification examination.
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.
To seek Certification as Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist an individual must meet the following qualifications:
Agree, in writing, to adhere to the Code of Ethics.
Successfully complete the 80-hour training requirements for a peer support specialist through a CalMHSA-approved training entity.
Pass the certification examination.
Successfully complete the 80-hour training requirements for a peer support specialist through a CalMHSA-approved training entity.
Yes.
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 80-hour training requirements for a peer support specialist through a CalMHSA-approved training entity.
8. Pass the certification examination.
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No
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The certification is administered by the California Mental Health Services Authority (Certifying Entity) through established policies, procedures, and documents specific to the certification program. Peer Support Specialists certified through the certification program administered by CalMHSA will be recognized as Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists by all counties who elect to participate in the Medi-Cal Peer Benefit under agreement with the Department of Health Care Services.
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Over 30 training vendor may be found at https://www.capeercertification.org/training-for-medi-cal-peer-support-specialist/
To maintain certification, renewal is required every two years. Applicants must complete twenty (20) hours of continuing education, inclusive of six (6) hours of law and ethics training, before submitting a renewal application and paying the renewal fee. Continuing education hours hold significant value for Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists (CMPSS) as they contribute to the enhancement of their knowledge, skills, and understanding of mental health and substance use conditions. This enables them to provide more effective and informed support to their peers. These hours serve as a catalyst for professional growth, allowing a CMPSS to stay updated on best practices and interventions, and ultimately improving the quality of care they offer to the individuals they serve. Complete applications for renewals may be submitted no more than 90 days prior to expiration. Renewals submitted after the certification expiration date may be subject to additional training, fees, and/or completing an Initial Application process
Yes. Individuals considering peer support specialist supervision work must meet one of the following option qualifications:
Option 1
- Have a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification; and
- Have two (2) years of experience working in the behavioral health system; and
- Have completed an approved supervisory training.
Option 2
- Be a non-peer behavioral health professional, including a registered or certified substance use disorder counselor; and
- Have worked in the behavioral health system for a minimum of two (2) years; and
- Have completed an approved supervisory training.
Option 3
- Have a high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED)
- Have four (4) years of behavioral health direct service experience. May include peer services.
- And have completed an approved supervisory training.
https://copelandcenter.com/sessions/supervision-and-support-peer-suppor…
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Medi-CAL PSS
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