Certified Wellness Coach I (Mental Health)

Victor • West Sacramento, CA

119d • $21 - $29

About The Position

The Certified Wellness Coach I at Victor is responsible for providing non-clinical services that support youth behavioral health and well-being. This includes wellness promotion and education, screening, care coordination, individual and group support, and crisis referral. Under the supervision of the assigned Program or Clinical Supervisor, the coach will engage with students to promote emotional support and wellness through structured curriculum materials. The role involves facilitating health education related to behavioral health, connecting students to support resources, and delivering wellness education on various topics such as nutrition and exercise. The coach will also support students in setting and planning goals, instruct on essential life skills, and facilitate small group sessions aimed at improving wellness and life skills. Documentation of activities related to all services provided is required, along with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an Associate Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, Child Development/Early Intervention, Psychology or Sociology from an accredited California Community College.
• Minimum of six months of related work or field experience in mental health, substance use/addiction, social work, child welfare, or related fields.
• Current California Certified Wellness Coach Certification.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the English language, with effective communication skills.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group support for students with behavioral health concerns.
• Performs regular check-ins to offer emotional support and promotes wellness using structured curriculum materials.
• Facilitates promotion and prevention program services, including health education related to behavioral health.
• Raises awareness of prevalent behavioral health conditions through organized curricula.
• Connects students to behavioral health support resources such as outpatient therapy and support groups.
• Delivers wellness education encompassing topics such as fundamental behavioral health symptoms, nutrition, and exercise.
• Supports students in setting and planning goals, including areas of improving physical activity and sleep habits.
• Instructs on essential life skills such as stress management, time management, and problem-solving.
• Provides guidance on coping skills for youth, including behavior activation and regulating emotions.
• Facilitates small group sessions aimed at improving wellness and life skills, focusing on social-emotional skills and problem-solving.
• Recognizes and identifies potential risks and refers to identified on-site behavioral health providers.
• Follows established protocols when addressing risk within the school or broader organizational setting.
• Documents activities related to all services provided and submits within designated timelines.

Benefits

• Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for employee and family.
• Life Insurance plan for employee and family.
• 8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay.
• Retirement Savings Plan (403B).
• 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Loan Forgiveness options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Associate degree