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Health & Wellness Coach – Contract
Location
New York
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
$35 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Health & Wellness Coach – Contract
Talkspace
• Provide health and wellness group coaching to members in a virtual group setting to promote positive lifestyle habits and behaviors • Support members to develop self-directed strategies for sustainable, healthy lifestyle behavior change • Utilize motivational interviewing, coaching theories, and coaching techniques to assist members in accomplishing their action steps and goals • Follow program guidance and policies • Ensure members are informed of what to expect when engaging in coaching • Work under the general supervision of a Coaching Program Manager (or designee), who establishes objectives and priorities
Job Requirements
- Active board certification in Health and Wellness Coaching (e.g., NBHWC or equivalent)
- At least 3 years of experience facilitating live virtual group coaching sessions for adults focused on sustainable weight management and behavior change
- Strong knowledge of behavior change principles, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based coaching approaches
- Ability to work within a defined scope of practice and follow established escalation protocols
- Reliable access to a private, confidential space for leading live virtual sessions
- Strong written communication skills to support members through asynchronous, chat-based interactions.
Benefits
- Competitive pay transparency during interview process
- Salary bands based on internal and external compensation benchmarks
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