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Policies & Procedures

This page contains a shortened version of our Policies & Procedures provided solely for convenience and quick reference. For complete, detailed, and officially approved guidelines, please refer to the full Policies & Procedures as approved by CalMHSA. The program and organization will operate according to the full, official Policies & Procedures, not the abbreviated version shown here.

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Participants must attend all sessions and complete all assignments, including passing quizzes and practical assessments, to successfully complete the course.
If a participant misses a scheduled training session, they must notify the Trainer by email. Make-up assignments must be requested within 24 hours of the absence, and once assigned, completed within 48 hours to stay on track with the cohort. Requests submitted late or absences exceeding allowable training hours may result in denial of make-up work.
A 10-minute grace period will be given each day before training. Inform your trainer if you will be any later than the grace period given or if you must leave early.
All cameras must remain on throughout the training session.
To get the most out of the class, please engage, share, and interact actively. It is recommended that you join the session on a desktop computer for the best experience.
Allow one person to speak at a time and give time for everyone to finish their comments and stories.
Utilize the "raise hand" button if you have any questions or comments.
Refrain from any vulgar language, curse words, or anything that may be disrespectful/offensive.
No sexually suggestive comments/language. Dress and present yourself appropriately.
Use the direct message feature to relay any personal information to the trainer.
Breaking any of these policies and procedures may result in you being removed from the course.

Accommodations may be given on a case by case basis

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Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Code of Ethics

Purpose

Medi-Cal Peer Support Services are recovery-oriented and resiliency-focused services for those managing behavioral health challenges as well as the parents, family members, and caregivers that support them. Medi-Cal Peer Support Service are evidence-based practices that provide role models to inspire hope, demonstrate a life of recovery and resiliency, and encourage real advocacy.

The Code of Ethics promotes a consistent message to those who are providing, receiving, and supervising services from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist. The values and ethics standards described here formalize and advance Medi-Cal Peer Support Services in California’s behavioral health system of care.

For the purpose of this document, “Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist” is a Medi-Cal certified provider type that provides services in the behavioral health field using their “lived experience” to establish mutuality and build resiliency and recovery. The Code of Ethics is non-binding for peer support workers who are not delivering Medi-Cal Peer Support Services.

Please read the Code of Ethics and acknowledge that you have read and understood its principles.

The Code of Ethics for Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in California was developed by the California Department of Health Care Services to guide professionals in their roles and responsibilities. All Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists agree not to violate, assist in, or conspire to violate any provision of this Code of Ethics. Violations will be subject to the Code of Ethics Violation Guidelines. To file a complaint against a CMPSS for an ethics violation, visit Ethical Violation Complaints.

By signing below, I agree not to violate, or assist in or abet the violation of, or conspire to violate, any provision or term of this Code of Ethics. All Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists shall be notified, in writing, of any changes to this Code of Ethics.

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