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Medi-Cal Peer SupportSpecialist Certification Exam
Practice Questions and
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1. What is the goal of the harm reduction model for substance use challenges?
A. Diminished rate of judicial system exposure and incarceration
B. Decreased overdose risk and improved access to systems of care
C. Enhanced community engagement and relationship building
D. Increase in self-assessment of confidence and self-worth - answer Key: B
KSA Dimension: 2. Behavioral Health Foundations
KSA: 2.4.
Be familiar with recovery approaches and peer support techniques specific to
individuals with substance use challenges.
Rationale:
The key is correct because per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA), research has demonstrated that a harm reduction
approach for individuals with substance use challenges substantially reduces the
risk of overdose death and promotes linkages to care.
2. A consumer has been spending the last few weeks joking around and not taking
group seriously.
How would the Peer Support Specialist support the consumer?
A. Tell the consumer this is not a laughing matter.
B. Request to be reassigned to a different consumer.
C. Encourage the consumer to look into a profession as a comedian.
, D. Continue to stay focused on the consumer's recovery goals. - answer Key: D
KSA Dimension: 3. Interpersonal Skills
KSA: 3.5.
Practice self-awareness to ensure that the individual's resiliency and recovery
remain the focal point of the peer support relationship.
Rationale:
This is the best option as it refocuses on the consumer's needs and wants.
3. A consumer is frustrated because several different service providers are not
communicating well
when it comes to their care. How can the Peer Support Specialist support this
consumer?
A. Encourage the consumer to request a team meeting so all staff can connect.
B. Assure the consumer that this lack of communication happens all the time.
C. Advise the consumer to change their therapist and psychiatrist.
D. Write a formal complaint to management on behalf of the consumer - answer
Key: A
KSA Dimension: 4. Recovery Support
KSA: 4.11.
Provide individuals with tools or knowledge to support a self-driven perspective in
collaboration with other service providers.
Rationale:
This option encourages consumers to self-advocate for their needs and wants
with their care team
4. A consumer tells a Peer Support Specialist that they have a lot of situational
stress that is not a
result of their diagnosis. What action would the Peer Support Specialist take in
supporting the
consumer?
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