Virtual Health Coach — Behavior Change & Disease Management

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Boght Corners (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits package

incentive and recognition programs

equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Health Coach to work virtually full-time with required in-person training sessions. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates live within commuting distance from an office.

Per policy, hybrids/virtual work require limited onsite presence and a feasible commute. You will perform behavioral assessments, coordinate coaching with the nurse case manager, implement coaching plans, monitor progress, and adjust interventions.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in health education or related field and minimum 3 years of related experience in health education, exercise instruction, or patient education.
• Preferred experience in health coaching, disease management and knowledge of behavioral/clinical assessment techniques, health/patient education and behavior change techniques.
• Understanding of disease management principles and related concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral assessments to identify member knowledge, skills, and behavioral needs.
• Coordinate specific health coaching as directed by nurse case manager to address objectives and goals.
• Implement coaching plan using behavior change principles to identify member barriers and develop ways to overcome those barriers.
• Coordinate with the nurse case manager to provide feedback on member goal attainment and clinical issues.
• Monitor and evaluate the interventions and modify as needed.

Skills

Health coaching

Behavioral assessment

Clinical assessment techniques

Patient education

Behavior change techniques

Education

BA/BS in Health Education or related field

Job description

Elevance Health is seeking a Health Coach to work virtually full-time with required in-person training sessions. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates live within commuting distance from an office.

Per policy, hybrids/virtual work require limited onsite presence and a feasible commute. You will perform behavioral assessments, coordinate coaching with the nurse case manager, implement coaching plans, monitor progress, and adjust interventions.