MEDI-CAL PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Cal Voices now offers Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training through its’ WISE U Program which has supported, trained, and provided technical assistance to agencies employing peers and peer providers themselves since 2014.
Check out the WISE Program Page
Cal Voices' Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training meets the training requirement for both the California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification and the National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) credential.
Cal Voices' full-service peer training program, offers a wide array of career planning and educational opportunities. The program has several components:
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Training Application
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Career Counseling
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Peer Certification Training
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Field Work Opportunities
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Placement Assistance - Peer Job Portal
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Coaching and Support
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Be at least 18 years of age
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Possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree
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Self-identify 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
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Be willing to share your experience
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Have a strong dedication to recovery
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Must complete all 80 hours of training
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Must know why you want to do peer support work within California's public mental health system
APPLICATION PROCESS*
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Complete and submit the training application
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Participate in a mandatory Information Webinar
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Attend a Readiness Interview
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Complete a background check
*Acceptance in the training program is not automatic. Applicants will be informed whether or not they are accepted into the training program.
Upcoming Training Sessions
Training includes live sessions and independent learning lectures, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Live sessions are from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Students must complete independent learning coursework after the live session. Each day totals 8-hours.
All independent learning coursework must be completed by due date to be considered on time.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Location
Cal Voices - Main Office
720 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone
(916) 376-7736
Operating
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM