Medi Cal Peer Support Specialist Exam 85 Questions And Answers
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According to SAMHSA, what is the definition of 'core competencies' for peer workers?
The capacity to easily perform a role or function through clusters of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
How can training, mentoring, and supervision assist peer workers regarding core competencies?
They help individuals develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to successfully perform their roles.
What role do community-based organizations led by peer workers play in the behavioral health landscape?
They help people find recovery and live with mental or substance use disorders.
Who participated in the development of the SAMHSA core competencies for peer support workers?
Mental health consumers, people in recovery from substance use disorders, and diverse subject matter experts.
List three potential organizational uses for peer worker core competencies.
Informing training programs, developing certification standards, and informing job descriptions.
How can supervisors utilize core competencies to manage peer workers?
They can use them to appraise job performance and help peers set goals for continued development.
The core competency principle of being _____ means peer workers help others build on strengths and choose their own recovery pathways.
Recovery-oriented
What does the 'Person-centered' principle require of peer recovery support services?
Services must be directed by the participant and aligned with their specific hopes, goals, and preferences.
The 'Voluntary' principle states that peer recovery support is always contingent on _____.
Peer choice
What is the foundational element of peer recovery support services according to SAMHSA?
The relationship between the peer worker and the peer.