ARTICLE 1.4. Peer Support Specialist Certification Program
Article 1.4 added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 150, Sec. 2.
§§ 14045.10–14045.21 · 12 sections
- § 14045.10 The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) Peer providers in California provide individualized support, coaching, facilitation, and education…
- § 14045.11 It is the intent of the Legislature that the peer support specialist certification program, established under this article, achieve all of the following: (a)…
- § 14045.12 For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Certification” means the activities related to the verification that an individual has met…
- § 14045.13 By July 1, 2022, subject to Section 14045.19, the department shall do all of the following: (a) Establish statewide requirements for counties, or an agency…
- § 14045.14 (a) Subject to department approval, a county, or an agency representing the county, may develop a peer support specialist certification program in accordance…
- § 14045.15 (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…
- § 14045.16 This article does not authorize an individual who is certified pursuant to this article to diagnose an illness, prescribe medication, or provide clinical…
- § 14045.17 The department shall solicit stakeholder input that may include input from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, peer support and family…
- § 14045.18 A participating county, or an agency representing a participating county, is authorized to establish a certification fee schedule for the purpose of supporting…
- § 14045.19 (a) The department shall seek any federal waivers it deems necessary to establish a demonstration or pilot project for the provision of peer support services…
- § 14045.20 For the purpose of implementing this article, the department may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts on a bid or negotiated basis, including…
- § 14045.21 Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement, interpret,…