Mental Health Career Opportunities

The California mental health field is growing and ripe with new opportunities. Below are links to state certification, training and scholarship programs.

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certifications and scholarships

State Peer Certification

Below is the link for information about the California Peer Support Specialist program and examination.

California Mental Health Services Authority | Peer Certification (calmhsa.org)

San Bernardino Co. Dept of Mental Health

Email: DBH-PeerCertification@dbh.sbcounty.gov

California Dept of Healthcare Services

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Pages/Peer-Support-Services.aspx

Mental Health Career Scholarships

Money for mental health career education!

Please contact these agencies for more information on scholarship and loan repayment opportunities

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Applications closed

Applications are now closed for the July 2025 Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training.

Applications will re-open:

Wednesday September 3, 2025.

for Cohort 4 orientation on

October 8, 2025.

Please visit: Training - California Peer Certification for a listing of other training providers in your area.

Thank you for your interest

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