Mental Health Wellness Coach

Effective School Solutions · Santa Maria, CA

Posted 23 days ago · $40,000 - $47,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 23 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: Yes
Ghost-job risk at Effective School Solutions: high
Hiring momentum: 105 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Effective School Solutions's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Effective School Solutions.

About this role

The Mental Health Wellness Coach at Effective School Solutions provides behavioral health and wellness support to K-12 students in a school setting. Daily responsibilities include facilitating individual and group support sessions, delivering educational programming on emotional regulation and life skills, coordinating care with community resources, and collaborating with educators. The role emphasizes promoting emotional wellbeing and fostering inclusive environments for students.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5

benefits: 2/5
freshness: 4/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 4/5
pay transparency: 5/5

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What you need

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
California Certified Wellness Coach certification (ESS covers certification costs)

Nice to have

Experience in mental health, social work, child welfare, or related fields preferred

What you get

Annual Compensation: $40,000 - $47,000
Enjoy school-year schedules and light summers
Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities
A culture that values clinician voice and work-life balance

Worth weighing

No specific details on the professional development opportunities
The role may require navigating complex school environments and collaborating with various stakeholders
Certification costs are covered, but the requirement may be a barrier for some candidates

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Listed by Effective School Solutions on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.