Code of Ethics and Violation Guidelines
These principles were identified by DHCS to guide Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists through their role and responsibilities. The code of ethics include concepts such as: hope, person-driven care, family-driven and child-centered care, holistic wellness, authenticity, cultural responsiveness, respect, integrity, advocacy, confidentiality, safety and protection, education, mutuality, reciprocity, strengths-based care, wellness, recovery and resiliency, and what Peer Support Specialists may NOT do. This document must be signed upon receiving certification.
CMPSS Job Description Template
This job description template has been thoughtfully developed as a highly recommended resource for employers seeking to hire Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists (CMPSS) in California. By utilizing this template, employers contribute to the ongoing professionalization of the CMPSS role and support statewide efforts to standardize job descriptions for this vital position. While employers are encouraged to tailor the template to meet the unique needs of their organization, we recommend maintaining alignment with its core elements to ensure consistency, integrity, and adherence to best practices for the profession.
How To – Post A Job
This post walks employers through posting a open job position for a peer support specialists in California to CalMHSA’s Peer Program website.
Out of State Reciprocity Requirements
This document describes out of state reciprocity requirements such as employment date and hours, letters of recommendation, peer training, continued education hours, and certificate.
How To – Pay Exam Fee
How to pay the exam fee instructions with step by step and screenshots.
Application Instructions for Initial Process
This document walks applicants through the initial certification process: required documents, how to register and login, and required time and steps to complete an application.
Training Providers – Application Checklist
This guide furnishes crucial details for achieving approval as a CalMHSA training provider.
Glossary – English/Spanish Translations
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How To – Certification Renewal
The Certification Renewal page provides step-by-step instructions on how to process your CMPSS certification renewal application.
Training Providers – Agency Bio Form Template
This template is for training providers to provide their agency biography to be posted on CalMHSA’s approved training providers page.
Training Providers – Application Guide
This guide furnishes crucial details for achieving approval as a CalMHSA training provider.
How To – Home Address Change
The procedure outlines the process for applicants who are requesting a legal name change to an approved application for certification.
How To – Request Legal Name Change
The procedure outlines the process for applicants who are requesting a legal name change to an approved application for certification.
Training Providers – Curriculum Modification Request
We want to ensure that the training content provided meets the high standards set forth by CalMHSA. Therefore, any substantive changes to training curricula previously approved by CalMHSA must receive prior approval before implementation.
Best Practice Guidelines for Employing Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists
Best Practice Guidelines for Employing Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists
Fee Schedule
Fees for the cost of application, training, and the certification exam along with biennial renewal and ancillary fees.
Training Curriculum – Crosswalk for CMPPS Certification
The landscape analysis document for Parent, Family, Caregiver specialization identifies the core competencies to inform training curriculum.
Certification Renewal & Continuing Education Requirements
To maintain certification, Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists (CMPSS) recertification is required every two years. This page covers the requirements for recertification and around continued education (CE) acceptable criteria.
Guidance for Advertisement of Certification
Guidance for the advertisement and credentials for Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in California.
Code of Ethics Violation Guidelines
Back to Code of Ethics Code of Ethics Violation Guidelines The following guidelines are used to address violations of the Medi-Cal Code Ethics for Certified Peer Support Specialists in California by the California Mental Health Services Authority. The guidelines will be used by the certifying entity for the determination of sanctions. The guidelines are not […]
JAWS Screen Reader Accommodation
This documents is for test-takers who need screen reader technology. CalMHSA allows JAWS® screen reader software, which reads the text that is displayed on the computer screen to the test-taker, or human readers to assist test-takers by reading the exam aloud.
Exam Comfort Aid List
The below items are comfort aids and do not require a CalMHSA pre-approval or an accommodation request. They will be allowed in the testing room upon visual inspection by the Test Center or Online Proctored staff. Visual inspection will be done by examining the item without directly touching it (or the candidate) and without asking the candidate to remove the item, unless otherwise stated below.
Training Curriculum – Working with Justice Involved
The landscape analysis document for Parent, Family, Caregiver specialization identifies the core competencies to inform training curriculum.
Training Curriculum – Working with Persons Unhoused
The landscape analysis document for Parent, Family, Caregiver specialization identifies the core competencies to inform training curriculum.
Training Curriculum – Crisis Care Core Competencies
The landscape analysis document for Parent, Family, Caregiver specialization identifies the core competencies to inform training curriculum.