Wellness Coach
About the role
As a Full-Time Wellness Coach, you'll empower client employees to achieve their health and wellness goals by providing personalized coaching, education, and support at our health center in Boston, MA.
Responsibilities
- Delivers one on one and/or group coaching sessions in the areas of weight, nutrition, physical activity, stress, tobacco cessation, sleep, work/life balance and general health
- Creates a supportive environment for positive lifestyle changes
- PARTNER WITH MEMBERS TO ASSESS THEIR CURRENT LEVEL OF WELL-BEING
- CREATES DOCUMENTATION USING ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (I.E., EMR, CHARTING OR OTHER SPECIFIED PROGRAM ETC.) FOR EACH INTERACTION
- EDUCATES MEMBER ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRESS
- MAY COORDINATE AND CONDUCT WELLNESS PROGRAMS IN AREAS SUCH AS NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, TOBACCO CESSION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OTHERS
- COACHES EFFECTIVELY IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY
- COLLABORATES WITH HEALTH CENTER STAFF TO PROVIDE OPTIMAL MEMBER CARE AND ENGAGEMENT
- WORKS CLOSER WITH THIRD PARTY HEALTH AND WELLNESS VENDORS
- MAY ASSIST THE DIRECTOR OF SITE OPERATIONS IN ASSESSES AND MAINTAINS REPORTS, EVALUATES THE COACHING PROGRAM(S) & CONDUCTS ONGOING EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAMS
- PRESENTS IN AN EFFECTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER. MAY INTERACT DIRECTLY WITH THE CLIENT OR CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE
- REPRESENTS THE HEALTH CENTER, AS APPROPRIATE, IN SCHEDULED OR AD HOC EMPLOYER MEETINGS REGARDING HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENTS OR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred, or equivalent experience
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (preferred)
- Certified by a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) approved program or ability to complete an approved certification within 24 months of hire (Wellcoaches preferred)
- Additional certifications in wellness/fitness specialties are desirable (preferred)
- Masters in a health-related field or equivalent experience (preferred)
- Minimum 1 year experience working as a wellness coach
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a wellness coach (preferred)
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a healthcare setting (preferred)
- Experience in health promotion or work site wellness and public speaking (preferred)
Qualifications
- Passionate about helping others make lasting lifestyle changes
- Enjoy building meaningful relationships in a collaborative, patient-centered environment
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of health and wellness best practices
Benefits
Competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) program with company match, paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, EAP, access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents. Additional benefits can be viewed here: https://jobs.premisehealth.com/benefits.
Pay
$34 - $43 per hour
Schedule
Two days per week at our downtown Boston clinic, conveniently located near Back Bay. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a consistent daytime schedule that promotes excellent work-life balance.
Company Information
For more information, visit www.jobs.premisehealth.com.