California § 14045.15. 14045.15. (Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 150, Sec. 2.)

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§ 14045.15. — 14045.15. (Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 150, Sec. 2.)

California·Code WIC Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC·Div. 9. DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES·Part 3. PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE·Ch. 7. CHAPTER 7. Basic Health Care·Art. 1.4. ARTICLE 1.4. Peer Support Specialist Certification Program

(a)To receive a certification under this article, an applicant shall meet all of the following requirements:

(1)Be at least 18 years of age.

(2)Possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree.

(3)Be self-identified as having experience with the process of recovery from mental illness or substance use disorder either as a consumer of these services or as the parent or family member of the consumer.

(4)Be willing to share their experience.

(5)Have a strong dedication to recovery.

(6)Agree, in writing, to adhere to a code of ethics.

(7)Successfully complete the curriculum and training requirements for a peer support specialist.

(8)Pass a certification examination approved by the department for a peer support specialist.

(b)To maintain certification under this article, a cer

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(a)
To receive a certification under this article, an applicant shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1)
Be at least 18 years of age.
(2)
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree.
(3)
Be self-identified as having experience with the process of recovery from mental illness or substance use disorder either as a consumer of these services or as the parent or family member of the consumer.
(4)
Be willing to share their experience.
(5)
Have a strong dedication to
recovery.
(6)
Agree, in writing, to adhere to a code of ethics.
(7)
Successfully complete the curriculum and training requirements for a peer support specialist.
(8)
Pass a certification examination approved by the department for a peer support specialist.
(b)
To maintain certification under this article, a certified peer support specialist shall meet both of the following requirements:
(1)
Adhere to the code of ethics and biennially sign an affirmation.
(2)
Complete any required continuing education, training, and recertification requirements.

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