Virtual Health Coach

Crossover Health; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossover Health is seeking a Health Coach to assist our members with weight management, stress management, nutrition and lifestyle changes within our Primary Health model. You will conduct coaching assessments, follow-up sessions, and deliver onsite wellness classes, collaborating with care teams to support optimal health outcomes.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a health field, a Health Coaching certificate from an approved ICHWC organization, a minimum of 3 years as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant health field (i.e. Health Education, Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health, Exercise Physiology, Psychology)
• Health Coaching certificate from an approved ICHWC organization
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Health Coach in an out-patient primary care setting
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Responsibilities

• Delivers, measures, and improves high quality coaching programs for our members
• Collaborates with members and care teams to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate action plans related to achieving and maintaining an optimal health status
• Engages individual members and groups in healthy lifestyle changes using evidence-based coaching techniques that align behaviors to personal values while fostering an environment of individual responsibility and accountability
• Conducts coaching assessments, follow-up sessions, and delivers onsite wellness classes
• Provides recommendations for healthy behavior changes based on established protocols
• Serves as a consultant and educational resource to providers and members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Health coaching

BLS certification

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant health field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Crossover Health is creating the future of health as it should be. A national, team-based medical group with a focus on wellbeing and prevention that extends beyond traditional sick care, the company delivers an entirely new model of healthcare - Primary Health - built on the foundation of trusted relationships, an interdisciplinary care team approach, and outcomes-based payment. Crossover’s Primary Health model integrates primary care, physical medicine, mental health, health coaching, care navigation and more, and delivers care in surround-sound - in-person, virtually and via asynchronous messaging. Together we are building a community of members that embraces healthcare as a proactive part of their lifestyle.

Job Summary

The Health Coach assists our members with a variety of health concerns including, but not limited to, weight management, stress management, tobacco cessation, nutrition, physical activity and other healthy lifestyle changes. Using a collaborative process that includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, the Health Coach provides quality coaching programs that are part of an integrated and comprehensive primary care model.

Job Responsibilities

• Delivers, measures, and improves high quality coaching programs for our members
• Collaborates with members and care teams to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate action plans related to achieving and maintaining an optimal health status
• Engages individual members and groups in healthy lifestyle changes using evidence-based coaching techniques that align behaviors to personal values while fostering an environment of individual responsibility and accountability
• Conducts coaching assessments, follow-up sessions, and delivers onsite wellness classes
• Provides recommendations for healthy behavior changes based on established protocols
• Serves as a consultant and educational resource to providers and members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant health field (i.e. Health Education, Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health, Exercise Physiology, Psychology)
• Health Coaching certificate from an approved ICHWC organization
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Health Coach in an out-patient primary care setting
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or prior clinical experience
• Prior work-site health experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, problem solve, and work effectively with people while using good judgment in new and challenging situations
• Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods of health coaching including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction
• Experience utilizing electronic health record systems

Physical Job Requirements

May require standing, walking and sitting for extended amounts of time. Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Includes full range of body motion including potential of handling and lifting patients. Requires corrected vision, hearing and speech within normal ranges. Must be able to effectively communicate with patients and team members.

Crossover Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].

Crossover Health is creating the future of health as it should be. A national, team-based medical group with a focus on wellbeing and prevention that extends beyond traditional sick care, the company delivers an entirely new model of healthcare - Primary Health - built on the foundation of trusted relationships, an interdisciplinary care team approach, and outcomes-based payment. Crossover’s Primary Health model integrates primary care, physical medicine, mental health, health coaching, care navigation and more, and delivers care in surround-sound - in-person, virtually and via asynchronous messaging. Together we are building a community of members that embraces healthcare as a proactive part of their lifestyle.