Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification Training

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Testimonials

"I just wanted to thank you all for your time and giving me a chance. I passed my exam and it would not have been possible without your help and passion to support peers. Thank you so much. It paid off. I felt well prepared. There was no stone unturned."

–Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Graduate

"What an amazing experience I had taking the training! I absolutely love [staff]! She really made the training exceptional. Her knowledge, skills, experience and love were felt throughout the course! I miss her! I’m hoping to take additional classes with Painted Brain in the future."

-Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Graduate

“I'm really impressed with [Painted Brain staff] teaching skills... I selected Painted Brain because county used you guys for some tech training... And I found them not only knowledgeable but kind, helpful and well versed in their own recovery. [Staff], [Staff], [Staff] all seem exactly the same. Whoever hires for Painted Brain seems to have a knack or intuition in who to hire. Using Painted Brain has never lead to disappointment.”

– Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Graduate

"Thank you for everything. I’ve learned so much so far and am recommending Painted Brain to any peer friends and colleagues.”

—Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Graduate

I really appreciated being a part of this group of awesome training participants: awesome representation of different gender id's, sexual orientations, cultural and/or racial backgrounds, ages, etc. This really positively impacted my learning experience. -Graduate, December 2023

-Graduate, December 2023

I will be looking forward for any other trainings that are offered that will help me in my future. Thank you for everything! The instructors again were so great they genuinely cared so much and have a lot of knowledge. Thanks for the experience! -Graduate, September 2023

-Graduate, September 2023

Thank you to [my facilitators] for sticking with us through the training, and making it an enjoyable experience. I love and appreciate the effort, and the vulnerability both trainers shared. It helped create a safe space and made me very comfortable to share my story, and ask questions! Thank you so much again for all the work you have both done for mental health, and that you will continue to do! �

-Graduate, February 2023

The course exceeded my expectations and has offered me insight and necessary learning to be a better peer supporter. [My facilitators] were exceptional instructors and being able to hear stories and share my own story was a necessary step not only in my career but life as well. Thank you for providing this training!

-Graduate, May 2023

I truly 100% appreciate [my facilitators]; without their participation and enthusiastic attitude this training would have been harder to complete. At the beginning I was fearful of sharing but today on the last day it really felt like we had been a big team for years.

-Graduate, June 2023

I enjoyed learning from [my facilitators] very much. They are great at creating an environment in which PSS can learn in comfort and safety. We also had a great group. All in all, I am a better person for attending.

-Graduate, September 2023

I'm so thankful for this training, it has given me the confidence that I needed in order to feel like I can be an effective peer supporter. The Trainers were so nice and amazing – they really made the learning environment comfortable and engaging.

-Graduate, September 2023

MediCal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training

OVERVIEW

Painted Brain is an Approved Training Vendor through CalMHSA’s Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program, providing the 80-hour Per Support Certification Training since 2022 when the curriculum was overhauled to meet training requirements and make it simple for students to study for their certification exam.

Our revamped curriculum has 17 modules, each corresponding to a different Core Competency to simplify studying.  

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What is Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training?

Our Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training program was developed and is taught by people with lived experience.

This vital training prepares students to deliver valuable behavioral health support services by covering the Peer Support Specialist 17 Core Competencies required for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training through self-reflection, skill building, practice sessions, and guided group exploration.

Through personal storytelling, we bring a message of hope and inspiration to audiences ranging from high school to graduate school students, mental health consumers to policymakers and community leaders.

Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training - Interest Application

Class Start Dates:

Sep 30 – Nov 6 (MTWTh Evenings) 5:30 – 9:00 PM

Sep 24 & Sep 26 (TTh Afternoons) 12:00 – 3:00 PM (CE in Law & Ethics)

Oct 1st – Oct 24th (T/Th Day) 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Justice-Involved Specialization)

Oct 1st – Oct 31st (T/Th Day) 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Oct 12 – Dec 21 (Sa Day) 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Dec 17th & 19th (TTh Afternoons) 12:00 – 3:00 PM (CE in Law & Ethics)

Training Method(s): 

Online only (LMS system plus virtual classroom) 

Training Modality: 

Cohort Style 

Training Length: 

Varies 

Registration Dates: 

Ongoing/Rolling

To Register for Classes or for More Information:

https://paintedbrain.org/peer-support-specialist-certification

Contact Person:

Tiffany Elliott, Training Program Manager 

Phone: (213) 297-1513

Email: peersupporttraining@paintedbrain.org

(Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

LEARNING RESOURCES/ADDITIONAL READINGS FOR PEER TRAINERS

What Makes a Good Peer Support Specialist?

by | Sep 19, 2023 |

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that there were around 126,700 community health workers in the United States in 2021. Among this number are peer support specialists who feel a sense of fulfillment by improving the lives of others. If you’re a mental...

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A leader in innovative peer-driven services

We are a leader in innovative peer-driven services and training in behavioral health, digital literacy, and the arts.

Our reach and staff are representative of the diverse communities throughout California, including the LGBTQ+, reentry, disability, and ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

Our peer-run program has been transforming lives in California for over a decade.

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