Health Coach
Schedule
This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Per policy, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm EST, with some evening availability required.
Responsibilities
- Conducts behavioral assessments to identify individual member knowledge, skills, and behavioral needs.
- Coordinates specific health coaching as directed by nurse case manager to address objectives and goals identified during assessment.
- Implements coaching plan by using behavior change principles to identify member barriers and develop ways to overcome those barriers.
- Coordinates with the nurse case manager to provide feedback on member goal attainment and clinical issues.
- Monitors and evaluates interventions and modifies as needed.
Requirements
- BA/BS in an appropriate field of specialization (e.g., Health Education, Exercise Physiology, Respiratory Therapy, Dietetics) and a minimum of 3 years of related experience in health education, exercise instruction, or patient education; or any combination of education and experience providing an equivalent background.
- Certification, advanced certification, and/or license appropriate to field of specialty as required.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in health coaching, disease management, and knowledge of behavioral and/or clinical assessment techniques, health and/or patient education, and behavior change techniques.
- Understanding of disease management principles.
Pay
For candidates working in person or virtually in New York or Virginia, the salary range for this position is $63,280 to $99,666.
Benefits
In addition to salary, Elevance Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements).