California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training
Register Now to Become a California Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist!
Parents Anonymous Inc. is a California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) approved Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification training provider. This training will prepare you to take the California State Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Examination to become a California Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist.
The California Department of Health Care Services (DCHS) defines a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist as an individual who is at least 18 years of age, who has self-identified as having experience with the process of recovery from a mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent, caregiver, or family member of a consumer, and who has been granted certification under a county Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification program.
To complete the application for registration, you will need to provide a proof of age (driver’s license, state id, or birth certificate) that indicates you will be at least 18 years old before you take the Certification Exam, and you will need to provide proof of education (high school diploma or transcript, GED, or college diploma or transcript, or equivalent degree). If this is a barrier, Parents Anonymous Inc. will work with you to the best of our ability to help you get qualified.
Please feel free to review this webpage or contact us about the schedule, scholarships, participation requirements, and employment as a Peer Support Specialist at training@parentsanonymous.org or call/text 909-515-8930.
Why You Should Seriously Consider Becoming a Medi-Cal Certified Peer Support Specialist
Today, many government, health care, and community-based organizations are seeking the assistance of Peer Support Specialists. The statewide certification of Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists allows these organizations to find a new way to employ the needed services of Peer Support Specialists. Most organizations are unable to enlist the services of Peer Support Specialists due to the cost. Now, Medi-Cal Certified Peer Support Specialists can be charged directly to Medi-Cal. This is going to increase the demand for Medi-Cal Certified Peer Support Specialists across many governmental, health care, and community-based organizations around the state.
Parents Anonymous® Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training
The Parents Anonymous® Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training aims at preparing individuals for both state certification and finding meaningful employment. The training program is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel as Peer Support Specialists, either in paid positions or as volunteers.
The training consists of an 80-hour curriculum as required by the DHCS delivered via Zoom and Canvas, allowing participants to complete the program from the comfort of their own homes or workplaces. Participants can choose from various schedules, such as four-week morning, afternoon, and evening sessions or asynchronous sessions.
Organizations may choose alternate schedules and teaching modalities for training.
To view all requirements for the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification. The curriculum covers 17 core competencies required by DHCS:
- The concepts of hope, recovery, and wellness
- The role of advocacy
- The role of consumers and family members
- Psychiatric rehabilitation skills and service delivery, and addiction recovery principles, including defined practices
- Cultural and structural competence trainings
- Trauma-informed care
- Group facilitation skills
- Self-awareness and self-care
- Co-occurring disorders of mental health and substance use
- Conflict resolution
- Professional boundaries and ethics
- Preparation for employment opportunities, including study and test-taking skills, application, and resume preparation, interviewing, and other potential requirements for employment
- Safety and crisis planning
- Navigation of and referral to, other services
- Documentation skills and standards
- Confidentiality
- Digital literacy
The training includes interactive workshops, group discussions, quizzes, and role-playing exercises to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Participants must attend all sessions and complete all assignments, including passing quizzes and practical assessments, to successfully complete the course.
Tuition & Schedule
Course tuition is $2,500 and is not charged until this application for registration is approved. Payment may be made by credit or debit card. If your organization is paying for your training, please enter your organization’s information in the application. Currently, Parents Anonymous Inc. offers scholarships that pay the full tuition and test fees for individuals who qualify for assistance. We also offer placement and supportive services through the Parents Anonymous® Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training and Placement Program. Please contact us for more information on scholarships and the placement program at training@parentsanonymous.org or 909-515-8930.
*Can extend up to 90 days with approval
Thank You for considering the Parents Anonymous® Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training program! We would be honored to have you train with us to get certified. We are committed to working with you to the best of our ability to help you overcome barriers to getting certified and, if qualified, help you find employment. Feel free to contact us by email at training@parentsanonymous.org or call or text at (909) 515-8930.