Health Coach

Vheda, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a compassionate Health Coach to enhance health equity through technology. This role involves guiding diverse participants in overcoming barriers to change while utilizing a mobile care management platform. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in health-related fields, a health coaching certification, and experience in chronic disease management. Join a dedicated team focused on empowering individuals to improve their well-being and make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you are passionate about health coaching and ready to inspire change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible location

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of health coaching experience required.
• Experience in chronic disease management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and guide participants through health coaching programs.
• Develop achievable care plans with participants.

Skills

Compassion and empathy

Behavior change strategies

Motivational interviewing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Community Health

Health coaching certification

Tools

Web-based applications

Job description

Important Notice: Please be aware of recruiting scams — Vheda Health will never ask for sensitive, personal information or payment information during the hiring process. Further, Vheda Health will only contact eligible candidates (who apply for an eligible role) from our domain — vheda.com. All active career postings can be found at www.vheda.com/careers .

About Vheda Health

Vheda Health is a leader in virtual health engagement, dedicated to improving health equity for underserved populations. With over 10 years of experience and a strong national presence, our turnkey chronic care programs provide simple access to care from anywhere, helping health plans deliver better outcomes for their members.

We're Hiring a Health Coach to Join Our Team!

Vheda Health is humanizing healthcare, through technology. We continue leading the field of digital medicine with effective and innovative health programs providing the right mix of human touch and technology that address the growing epidemic of chronic disease. We are hiring health coaches for an independent contractor, position. Our preference are candidates who are charismatic, kind, and intelligent. As part of Vheda Health’s health coaching team, your role will be guiding participants through our program focused on overcoming their barriers to change. You will be fully supported by our online platform, including data and technology that ensures the highest care plan adherence. Your primary role is listening openly to their challenges while keeping them motivated, focused, and energized. Our ideal health coach is someone who has:

• Compassion and empathy (“people person”)
• Worked with diverse populations
• Comfort in leading one-on-one conversations
• Knowledge and experience in behavior change strategies
• Comfort in motivational interviewing
• Ability to identify risks and gaps in care

As part of your role, you will:

• Motivate, focus, and energize participants with our mobile care management platform
• Establish goals and create an achievable care plan with participants
• Work with participants to mitigate impacts of social factors on health and functional status
• Engage participants in collaborative relationships, empowering them to manage their psycho-social, physical and environmental health to improve and maintain their well-being
• Develop collaborative relationships with participants care team
• Maximize access to available resources
• Provide education to participants, leading to life-long healthy changes.

It will help if your availability is flexible, with occasional time required on evenings.

Required

• Bachelors Degree in Community Health, Public Health, Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Nursing, Dietetics, or similar
• Health coaching certification with accreditation (i.e. CHES, ACE, ICF, or similar)
• Minimum 2-3 years of health coaching experience
• 1-3 year(s) of experience in chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, congestive health failure, asthma, COPD, weight management, behavioral health)
• Must possess valid & current Worker Compensation insurance policy
• Must possess valid & current Business Liability insurance policy
• Proficiency with technology/computers in web based applications
• Ability to work closely with member and care team
• Exceptional interpersonal, organization and communication skills required

Preferred

• Proficiency in conversational Spanish or other languages
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification
• Medicaid and/or Medicare knowledge
• 1-3 year(s) of experience in public health, community health, behavioral health, health education or similar
• Competitive compensation
• Location flexibility
• Join an incredible company delivering global impact

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter that succinctly describes your personal connection to health coaching and most relevant work experience below.