Health and Wellness Coach

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* Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
* Malpractice liability insurance
* Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
* EPIC electronic charting system

Responsibilities:

Now hiring a Health & Wellness Coach for PRN shifts!

Presbyterian is seeking a Health and Wellness Coach. You will serve as a health and wellness coach for participants identified as needing wellness coaching services. Using a variety of communication methods including telephonic, in-person, and email, the coach will assist these participants in identifying their readiness to change, and then give support, tools and information to assist them in achieving behavioral, life-style changes supporting good health. The coach works with identified populations, using such tools as behavioral and physical assessment tools, and coaching/educational interventions. The coach will monitor and evaluate for cost effective and quality outcomes.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Assesses assigned population for readiness for behavioral change
• Uses the behavioral coaching assessment instruments, screenings and tools.
• Provides coaching and education to participants on behavioral change.
• Educates participants about life style choices that support health and wellness.
• Successfully works within the constraints of role by recognizing when a referral to a different level of care is indicated and providing the appropriate referrals.
• Co-develops an individualized, goal oriented action plan with participant using motivational interviewing techniques of identification, examination and resolution.
• Monitor and document specific coaching interventions on a regular basis, using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Conduct health and wellness workshops and educational programs in group settings.
• Willingness to be trained in and perform blood panel assessments using the finger stick method.
• Perform biometric screenings on assigned population.
• Interpret and relay biometric results and significance of results to participants.
• Willingness to travel within the State of New Mexico with some overnight stays required.
• Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in health and wellness related field.
• Ability to conduct behavioral coaching assessments utilizing established tools and criteria.
• Ability to assess clients for readiness for behavioral change.
• Ability to conduct biometric screening measurements of blood pressure, height, weight, waist and body composition.
• Computer knowledge and skill to include Windows, word processing and database systems.
• Strong telephonic customer service skills.
• Computer literacy to include maintaining spreadsheets, charts, and tables of statistics in accordance with quality measures and utilization standards.
• Multi-cultural experience preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.