Are you ready to take the next step in your journey as a Peer Support Specialist? 

Whether you’re committed to certification or just exploring, we invite you to join our Virtual Open House to learn about all the exciting training opportunities we offer at Painted Brain.

We encourage both prospective and current participants to attend and look forward to answering any questions you may have about these unique opportunities.

If you’ve already enrolled, feel free to skip the open house, but if you’re still considering your options, this is the perfect time to join and learn more!

Register Here to save your spot!

What’s Covered in the Open House:

We’ll provide an overview of all three of our training programs, designed to help you build the skills and knowledge needed to make an impact as a Peer Support Specialist:

Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist (CMPSS) 80-Hour Training

This program covers the 17 Core Competencies required for certification in California, including cultural competency, engagement strategies, and ethics.

Cost: $1,600 (scholarships available for California residents).

MediCal Peer Support Specialist Interest Form 

Continuing Education – Law & Ethics 6-Hour Training

For those already certified, this course meets the biannual 6-hour recertification requirement in Law and Ethics and reinforces legal and ethical practices.

Cost: $150 per student. $25 per credit hour

Continuing Education with Law & Ethics Interest Form 

Peer Services for Justice-Involved Specialization (40-Hour Training)

This specialization focuses on working with justice-involved individuals, covering topics like recidivism risk factors, cultural responsiveness, and community reintegration. This also qualifies for the 20 hours of Continuing Education and the 6 hours of Law and Ethics for the biannual recertification of CMPSS in California.

Cost: $950 per student. Currently, there are no scholarships available for Justice-Involved Specialization but we do accept self-pay, employer pay, or CalMHSA vouchers. 

Whether you’re just beginning your career or looking to specialize, this session will give you the information you need to decide the best path forward.

Justice-Involved Specialiazation Interest Form