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Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification

Peers Newsletter 2026 Q2

CalMHSA Peer Newsletter – with what we’ve been up to, news you can use, technical tips, and peer to peer section.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification. Explains information such as: use of full legal name, identification documents, proof of completion of high school or equivalency or higher education, exam, continuing education hours, peer training, how to avoid revision requests, exam accommodations, exam preparation guide, certificant registry, etc.

Peers Newsletter 2026 Q1

CalMHSA Peer Newsletter – with what we’ve been up to, news you can use, technical tips, and peer to peer section.

How To – Purchase Prepaid Codes

This article explains the step-by-step process for purchasing prepaid codes through the CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification website using a credit card.

Fee Schedule

Fees for the cost of application, training, and the certification exam along with biennial renewal and ancillary fees.

How To – Change Your Email

The Revise Application page provides step-by-step instructions on how to change your your email address on the Application portal.

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How to -Apply for Renewal Fee Waiver

This page contains a PDF document embedded into the web page for easy preview. To download the PDF to your own device please use the Download button. Download PDF How to – Apply For Renewal Fee Waiver CalMHSA, in partnership with DHCS, is offering time-limited fee waivers to support the behavioral health workforce. Fee waivers are […]

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.