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 Angel Mercado! 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. [Tiffany], Anne, Tristan 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

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.

 

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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.

Training Method(s): Online only (LMS system plus virtual classroom) 

Training Modality: Cohort Style 

Training Length: Varies 

Registration Dates: Ongoing/Rolling

Class Start Dates: 

July 8 – August 8 (M-Th) 5:00PM – 9:00PM Evenings (5 weeks)

July 9 – August 8 (T/Th) 9:00AM – 5:30PM (5 weeks)

Aug 7 – Aug 28 (TWTh) 9:00AM – 5:30PM (4 weeks)

Aug 19 – Sep 23 (M-Th Eve) 5:00PM – 9:00PM (5 weeks)

Aug 20 – Sep 19 (TTh) 9:00 – 5:30 PM (5 weeks)

Sep 7 – Nov 9 (Saturday) 9:00AM – 5:30PM (10 weeks)

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)

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