Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist 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.

How To – Revise Application

The Revise Application page provides step-by-step instructions on how to revise your current Certification Application.

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.

How To – Certification Renewal

The Certification Renewal page provides step-by-step instructions on how to process your CMPSS certification renewal application.

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. 

In-Person Exam: What to Expect

Download PDF Security and Admission Procedures Important: Your confirmation email will inform you how early to arrive at your appointment, make sure you arrive on time. Do not forget your identification. If you do not bring your identification, you cannot take the exam and will forfeit your exam fee. Admission Process 1. When you arrive, […]

How To – Upload Training Certificate

Download PDF The training completed for the initial Peer Support Certification must be an 80-hour course covering the 17 core competencies provided by a CalMHSA-approved training provider and completed after July 1, 2022. Below are the instructions on how to upload your training certificate to be approved to take the certification exam. Documents required:  PDF, JPEG or PNG […]

Online Exam Instruction Guide

Online exam instructions and FAQs such as: how to register for exam, accommodations request, how to create profile, schedule or reschedule exam, preparing your exam area, required equipment, what to expect the day of, checking in for your exam, exam window, support types, support questions prior to, during, or after exam, and how to get your exam results.

How To – Apply

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.