Vheda Health Hiring for Health Coach at United States Full Time

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!

Role

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”)
• Effective communication skills
• 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 Business License (e.g. LLC, etc.)
• 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

• Masters degree
• 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

Benefits

• 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.