Effective January 1, 2025, Certified Wellness Coaches services are now a covered benefit under Medi-Cal. Employers can now offset the costs for their CWC employees by billing for their services. CWC services are also part of a statewide program that allows schools and school-linked organizations to bill both Medi-Cal and commercial insurance via the CYBHI Fee Schedule program. Offered at no cost to families, this initiative helps ensure that more children and youth can access the wellness support they need, wherever they are. Over 500 organizations across California are already participating in the program. Read more from DHCS.

Hiring Certified Wellness Coaches can help your organization better support clients and promote well-being. It's a win-win that benefits both your staff and clients. If employees want to be Certified Wellness Coaches, they can explore our certification paths and check their eligibility before applying. Once confirmed they meet the qualifications, they can apply by clicking the "Get Certified" button in the menu bar above.

A wide range of organizations serving children and youth can benefit from hiring a Certified Wellness Coach. This includes schools, health care organizations, community groups, and others.

• Schools: Support student well-being and create a positive learning environment.
• Health Care Programs: Integrate health and wellness into patient care, improving overall health outcomes.
• Community Organizations: Provide wellness education and support to community members, fostering a culture of well-being.
• Nonprofits: Enhance their services by enhancing the mental wellness of their students populations.
• Government Agencies: Implement behavioral health programs and initiatives, particularly for youth.
• Corporations: Promote employee well-being, reduce stress, and improve productivity.
• Health Clinics: Complement clinical services with wellness and recovery support.
• Rehabilitation Centers: Assist individuals in their journey to recovery and well-being.
• Youth Programs: Provide mentorship and guidance for young people facing mental health challenges.
• Social Services Agencies: Offer holistic support to students, supporting mental wellness on an individual level.

You can help fill gaps in youth mental health services in California by hiring a Certified Wellness Coach. You’ll also be giving children and youth important behavioral health and mental wellness support. This can help your organization thrive.

Hiring a Certified Wellness Coach is a great choice for your organization. It's important to know that these Coaches don't provide clinical treatment. Instead, they help fill gaps in youth services in California. They give important behavioral health support, promoting mental well-being. This can make a big difference to both your clients and your organization.

Use the employer verification tool tool to confirm certification status.

Certified Wellness Coaches (Coaches) provide care to young people through prevention and early intervention services. These services support overall physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Employers set salaries based on their organization type and location. For our employer grant, HCAI chose salary benchmarks. We did this by looking at living wage suggestions, and what other behavioral health workers earn in different areas. We also looked at jobs that require similar education and training. These median salary ranges were identified and used for the grant: CWC I: $53,500 + benefits CWC II: $63,500 + benefits