Functional Health Coach (Temp)

Ccfmed; California; Híbrido; USD 41.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM) seeks an experienced Health Coach for 10-20 hours per week, remote, temporary maternity coverage with potential for extension. You will translate practitioner recommendations into personalized lifestyle plans and provide accountability in a fully virtual, patient-centered setting.

Ideal candidates have formal health coach training, experience with functional medicine, and are comfortable using telehealth tools and electronic records to support

Formación

• Professional training or certification in health coaching.
• Experience providing individualized health coaching, wellness coaching, or lifestyle behavior-change support.
• Functional medicine experience preferred, especially with chronic conditions.
• Nutrition education or experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct virtual health coaching consultations to assess goals, habits, challenges, and progress.
• Translate practitioner recommendations into personalized treatment, nutrition, and lifestyle plans.
• Provide ongoing motivation, accountability, and support through regular follow-ups.
• Educate patients on wellness principles, healthy habits, stress management, sleep, and behavior change.
• Monitor progress, identify barriers, and collaborate with practitioners to adjust plans.
• Act as patient navigator to keep patients engaged and guide next steps.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and adapt to practice workflows.
• Collaborate with clinical team and contribute to patient education materials as scheduling permits.

Conocimientos

Health coaching

Wellness coaching

Lifestyle change

Empathy

Independent work

Communication skills

Time management

Remote work

Educación

Professional health coaching certification

Herramientas

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Telehealth platforms

Patient management systems

Descripción del empleo

California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM)

Remote | Part-Time | Temporary/Contract

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized functional medicine practice dedicated to transforming healthcare through personalized, root-cause medicine. For more than 10 years, California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM) has helped patients from across the country navigate complex chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, hormonal health, and longevity/healthspan. Our fully virtual, tech-forward practice emphasizes innovative thinking, patient-centered care, and a supportive, collaborative environment where team members can thrive. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Health Coach to join our team for temporary maternity leave coverage, with the potential to transition into a longer-term position based on fit and patient demand. This is a unique chance to work alongside highly respected functional medicine clinicians and make a meaningful impact on patients navigating complex health challenges. The Health Coach plays an essential role in helping patients translate practitioner recommendations into sustainable lifestyle changes, providing personalized guidance, accountability, and support throughout their health journeys. The ideal candidate is an empathetic, adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment while working confidently and independently. Functional medicine experience is strongly preferred, and nutrition experience is a plus.

Schedule & Duration

Approximately 10-20 hours of patient visits per week, with hours potentially fluctuating based on patient demand and practice needs.

Temporary position providing coverage during a team member's maternity leave.

Ideal start date is December 28, 2026 to begin onboarding, training, and shadowing before maternity leave starts.

Potential for continued or expanded opportunities beyond the initial coverage period, depending on practice needs and mutual fit.

Responsibilities

Conduct virtual health coaching consultations to assess patient goals, lifestyle habits, challenges, and progress.

Help patients understand and implement individualized treatment, nutrition, and lifestyle recommendations provided by their practitioners.

Provide ongoing motivation, accountability, and support through regular follow-up appointments.

Educate patients on general wellness principles, healthy habits, stress management, sleep, and sustainable lifestyle changes.

Monitor patient progress, identify barriers, and collaborate with practitioners when adjustments to care plans may be needed.

Serve as a patient navigator, helping patients stay engaged with their treatment plans, navigate next steps, and make effective use of their memberships.

Act as a liaison between patients and practitioners between appointments to facilitate coordinated, comprehensive care.

Support patients managing complex or chronic health conditions with empathy, encouragement, and practical behavior-change strategies.

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records.

Adapt quickly to established practice protocols, technology platforms, and clinical workflows.

Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure a consistent, high-quality patient experience.

Contribute to patient education materials and other practice projects as needed and as scheduling permits.

Qualifications

Professional training or certification in health coaching.

Experience providing individualized health coaching, wellness coaching, or lifestyle behavior-change support.

Functional medicine experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience supporting patients with complex or chronic health conditions (Lyme, Environmental illness, Long-COVID, etc.).

Nutrition education, training, or professional experience is a plus but not required.

Understanding of holistic health principles, lifestyle interventions, and behavior-change techniques.

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work independently, and take initiative with minimal supervision.

Ability to adapt to new systems, clinical protocols, and workflows with limited onboarding time.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Empathetic, patient-centered approach with the ability to motivate and support patients in achieving sustainable health changes.

Strong time management skills and the ability to manage patient responsibilities independently in a remote environment.

Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating electronic health records, virtual communication tools, and patient management systems.

Collaborative, dependable, and proactive team member who takes ownership of responsibilities.

Work Location: 100% remote. Having a dedicated, quiet office space is required, along with reliable internet, appropriate computer equipment, and necessary office supplies to support effective patient care and team communication.

Schedule: Part-time, approximately 10-20 patient hours/week.

Compensation: $30 to $40/hour, commensurate with experience.

Our Core Values

Read more to understand our patient care values and approach. We seek team members who share our passion in these areas.

We hold ourselves to a high patient standard —our passion and approach speak for themselves.

We Listen

We know you’ve been searching for answers. At CCFM, you can expect a new experience. We will listen deeply to your story and consider a broad range of data relevant to your health.

We will use a comprehensive approach, leave no stone unturned, and use tools beyond those available in the mainstream healthcare system to find the root cause of your health concerns.

We Guide

CCFM will guide you through carefully crafted protocols that encompass different aspects of your life and fully address each of your health concerns. Our goal is to bring you closer to living your healthiest life.

We Support

We’re here for you. Throughout your journey, you’ll receive support from experienced professionals with authority in their fields. Our team includes clinicians, nutritionists, coaches, and care coordinators to cover every aspect of your health and wellness.