Remote Youth Mental Health Coach - Clayful US

Remote Youth Mental Health Coach - Clayful US - Hackensack This role has a significant constraint for digital nomads: the posting explicitly states you must reside and be physically located in the U.S. for the duration of your contract. International travel or working from abroad is not permitted, making this incompatible with a traditional nomadic lifestyle. Within the U.S., however, the role does offer meaningful location flexibility. It is fully remote – conducted via Clayful's online platform – and prioritizes candidates in California, Pacific Time (PT), or Mountain Time (MT) zones. This means U.S.-based remote workers can work from any state, provided they operate in those time zones. Schedule constraints are real: high-demand windows are 7am–2pm and 4–7pm PST Monday–Friday. This is not a fully async role—you need to be available during school hours, which limits spontaneous travel even within the U.S. At $20/hour and 1–3+ hours per week, this generates roughly $80–$240/month – clearly a supplemental income source, not a primary one. For U.S.-based nomads traveling domestically (e.g., van life, state-hopping), this could work well as a side gig, provided you maintain a stable internet connection (50+ Mbps required) and a private workspace. No travel perks, coworking allowances, or equipment stipends are mentioned. Bottom line: this suits U.S.-based remote workers looking for mission-driven supplemental income, not international nomads. Join Us in Transforming Youth Mental Health! Are you passionate about youth mental health and seeking purposeful work? Do you want to share your coaching skills with youth and make a meaningful impact? So do we! About Us Clayful, an early-stage EdTech startup, is a mission-driven team of educators, coaches, and education tech experts dedicated to tackling the youth mental wellness crisis. Our goal: provide every middle and high school student in the U.S. with free, life-changing coaching. A High-level Overview of the Role Clayful is seeking mental health coaches to support young people via chat-based and audio/video sessions. This is a 1099 contract position. Coaches support during and after school hours (7am–10pm PST) based on coaching demand, with hours ranging from 1–3+ hours a week depending on student needs. Applicants located in California, Pacific Time Zone, or Mountain Time Zone will be prioritized, as well as Spanish-speaking applicants. $20/hour with bonus opportunity. A note on compensation Clayful coaches work with students who would otherwise have no access to mental health support due to financial barriers. Our rates reflect our school-district partnerships, not the private coaching market. Many of our coaches carry this work alongside other roles. If you're looking for a primary income source, this likely isn't the right fit. If you want flexible, meaningful work that reaches young people who need it most, keep reading! The Role You’ll provide on-demand and scheduled coaching to students in grades 4–12 through Clayful's coaching platform with audio/video and chat-based coaching. Coaching happens during and after school hours: 7am–10pm PST, Monday through Friday. Support is needed for high-activity times (7am–2pm and 4–7pm PST). This is a 1099 contract position. Hours vary with student demand—typically 1–3+ hours per week, with natural ebbs during breaks and summers. It’s well-suited for coaches who want flexible, mission-aligned work alongside other commitments. What You’ll Do (And What We’ll Train You To Do) Provide responsive, empathetic coaching to young people navigating stress, relationships, identity, and academic pressure. Support students from diverse and historically marginalized communities with cultural awareness. Follow established protocols during crisis conversations, with real-time backup from licensed Coach Supervisors. Engage in ongoing training and adapt to new tools & processes as Clayful evolves. What You’ll Get Clayful coaches consistently tell us this work is unlike anything else they've done. Here’s what they point to: Training from day one. You’ll complete Clayful's onboarding before you ever coach a student — covering coaching frameworks, crisis protocols, and our platform. Real supervision. Licensed Coach Supervisors are available in real time during sessions. You’re never navigating a hard moment alone. Flexibility that's actually flexible. Work during school and after-school hours that fit around your life. Hours shift with student demand, so you’re never locked into a rigid schedule. A community of coaches who get it. You’ll be part of a team that shares your values — and your unique love of working with young people. Room to grow. Ongoing training, evolving tools, and a startup that's building something new. If you want to shape what youth coaching looks like, this is the place. Mission you can feel. Every student you coach is one who wouldn’t have access otherwise. “I’ve been with Clayful for almost 4 years because I believe in what it stands for. I think it meets kids where they are.” 79% of Clayful coaches say they’d recommend this role to a fellow coach. What You’ll Need California Wellness Coach Certification (or eligibility via one of two pathways—you do not need to live in CA): Education Pathway: Associate's or bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, or Psychology from a CA institution + 400 hours of field experience (care coordination, wellness promotion, screening and/or education). Workforce Pathway: 1,350+ hours working with youth (up to age 25) in pre-clinical behavioral health within the last 6 years. Minimum 1 year of coaching experience with proof of certification. Associate's degree or higher. 4 years experience in mental health, youth work, or coaching. Reliable laptop or desktop computer and internet (50+ Mbps download). A private, distraction-free workspace. Must reside & be in the U.S. for the duration of your contract with Clayful. Applicants in California, Pacific Time, or Mountain Time will be prioritized. Spanish-speaking applicants will be prioritized. Who Thrives Here You’re naturally empathetic, mission-driven, and genuinely like young people. You’re comfortable with ambiguity — startup pace, variable hours, evolving tools. You don’t need a lot of hand-holding, but you value feedback to grow, supervision, and community. Application Process Written application Video interview Live group interview Two references Background check Wellness Coach Certification (or begin the free application process) Ready to Make a Difference? Join us in this groundbreaking, impactful work. Apply today to become a Clayful Coach and help transform youth mental health! Please mention the word EXCEEDING and tag RMTM4LjE5Ny4yMy4yNTU= when applying to show you read the job post completely (RMTM4LjE5Ny4yMy4yNTU=). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they’re human. FAQ Can I work from outside the United States? No. The posting explicitly requires that you reside and be physically located in the U.S. for the entire duration of your contract with Clayful. How many hours per week will I work as a Clayful coach? Hours typically range from 1–3+ hours per week, depending on student demand. There are natural slowdowns during school breaks and summers, so this is best suited as a supplemental role rather than a primary income source. What is the pay rate and is there any bonus opportunity? The base rate is $20/hour with a bonus opportunity. Clayful notes this reflects school-district partnership rates, not the private coaching market. Do I need to live in California to apply? No, you do not need to live in California, but applicants in California, Pacific Time Zone, or Mountain Time Zone will be prioritized. You also do not need to already hold the California Wellness Coach Certification — Clayful outlines two eligibility pathways. What does the application process involve? The process includes a written application, video interview, live group interview, two references, a background check, and verification of (or application for) a Wellness Coach Certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cortes 23