Talkspace
Health & Wellness Coach (Contract)
New York, NY (Remote). Posted 4 months ago
The role
Health and Wellness Coaches provide group coaching to adults in a virtual setting. Coaches support members in building sustainable habits for nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and behavior change.
What you will do
- Provide health and wellness group coaching to members in a virtual group setting
- Support members to develop self-directed strategies for sustainable, healthy lifestyle behavior change
- Utilize motivational interviewing, coaching theories, and coaching techniques
- 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
Required qualifications
- 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
About the company
Talkspace is an online therapy company serving over 2 million users through tele-health. The company aims to make quality mental healthcare accessible to all.