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Health & Wellness Coach – Contract

Wellness CoachGeneralContractRemoteSeniorTeam 201-500Since 2011H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

9 days ago

Salary

$35 / hour

Seniority

Senior

Professional Certificate3 yrs expEnglish

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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