School-Based Mental Health Wellness Coach - Impact Students

Effective School Solutions; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Effective School Solutions seeks a Mental Health Wellness Coach to support K-12 students in a school setting, delivering behavioral health education and coordinating care with families and educators. The role emphasizes promoting emotional wellbeing, implementing prevention and wellness programming, and following ESS protocols for student safety.

A BA/BS in a related field plus 2,000 hours of experience are required, with strong communication and organizational skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with children or adolescents in school, health, or community settings.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and behavioral health.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized with strong time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support to students with behavioral health concerns.
• Facilitate prevention and wellness programming, including emotional regulation, stress management, and life skills development.
• Conduct regular check-ins using structured curriculum materials to promote ongoing wellness.
• Coordinate care by connecting students and families to appropriate community or behavioral health resources.
• Document behavioral health activities and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with educators and behavioral health professionals, including those supporting students with IEPs.
• Deliver education on behavioral health topics, goal setting, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Follow school and ESS protocols for crisis response and student safety.

Skills

Behavioral health

Student support

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

Job description

Effective School Solutions seeks a Mental Health Wellness Coach to support K-12 students in a school setting, delivering behavioral health education and coordinating care with families and educators. The role emphasizes promoting emotional wellbeing, implementing prevention and wellness programming, and following ESS protocols for student safety.

A BA/BS in a related field plus 2,000 hours of experience are required, with strong communication and organizational skills preferred.