Certified Wellness Coach (Cappy Culver)

The Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) I/II is a state-certified profession established by Californias Department of Health Care Access and Information as part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. A CWC I/II may operate as part of a care team and under the direction of a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentialed or licensed professional. A CWC I/II provides care to students through prevention and early intervention. These services support overall physical emotional social and mental well-being. This role will predominantly serve students on school sites and/or in preschool classrooms. The CWC I/II supports youth mental health by supporting the youth in skills training repetition and practicing skills. The role of the CWC I/II is to offer non-clinical services prevention and early intervention services that support the behavioral health and well-being of children and youth. CWC qualifications include but are not limited to: psychoeducation system navigation crisis de-escalation safety planning coping skills and motivational interviewing. CWCs will engage and support children and youth in cultural linguistic and age-appropriate services with the ability to refer and link to higher levels of care as needed.