Wellness Coaches

1. Role model wellness behaviors and actively work on personal wellness goals
2. Apply principles and processes of coaching when collaborating with others
3. Facilitate wellness groups
4. Conduct motivational interventions
5. Practice motivational interviewing techniques
6. Provide referrals to community resources for nutrition education, weight management, Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, and other wellness-related services and resources
7. Create partnerships within the local community to enhance consumer access to resources that support wellness goals
8. Raise awareness of wellness initiatives through educational in-service and community training
9. Elevate the importance of wellness initiatives within the organization
10. Promote a culture of wellness within the organization for both consumers and staff.
11. Respect the scope of practice and do not practice outside of it, referring people to appropriate professionals as needed.

Educational requirements include:  A behavioral health related associates degree or two years of field experience; and/or an active certification and/or license within the behavioral health field (such as PRSS, Case Management, LBHP, LPN, etc.)

For information on Chapter 17 and the Wellness Coach credential in community mental health centers, please click here.
 [Within Chapter 17, see 450: 17-5-145]

For information on Chapter 27 and the Wellness Coach credential in mental illness service programs, please click here.
[Within Chapter 27, see 450: 27-9-6]