Peer Training and Placement Programs
What We Offer
Our Peer Training and Placement Program empowers individuals with lived experience in recovery from mental health challenges and substance use, as well as family members and caregivers aspiring to serve in a peer or related role. This program opens the door to becoming state-certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists (CMPSS). We also offer Continuing Education (CE) units to help CMPSS maintain certification and continue their professional growth.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on mental health and wellness!
Career Pathways 3.0
Career Pathways 3.0, offers free, 80-hour virtual, live, CalMHSA-approved, Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training to peers with lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use and family members/caregivers, who are looking to serve in a peer or a related role and/or are seeking to become state Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists.
This 80-hour virtual, live training fulfills the state’s training requirement for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification. Said differently, NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties is a CalMHSA-approved training provider.
Continuing Education (CE)
Elevate your professional skills with our dynamic Medi-Cal Code of Ethics course, uniquely tailored for certified peer support specialists in California. This interactive course not only aligns perfectly with CMPSS objectives but also meets the biennial renewal requirements for your CMPSS certification, allowing you to stay current in your field. Participants will earn six valuable hours of continuing education.