WebMD

Online health information platform with tools

Lifestyle Health Coach

Mental & Behavioral HealthPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeUnited States$41.6kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or five years of health and wellness experience is required.
If not already certified, the Lifestyle Health Coach must obtain and maintain a nationally recognized certification within 12 months of employment, such as CHES, ACSM, or NBHWC, or maintain an existing license such as RD, RN, LPN, LMHC, LCSW, or NCC.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and telephonic relationship-building skills are required.
The candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and demonstrate time-management skills.
Strong technology skills and the ability to navigate multiple screens simultaneously are required.
The candidate must implement the organization's information-security policies, protect assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction, or interference, execute security processes or activities, and report security events or risks to appropriate parties.

Responsibilities

Provide telephonic health education and coaching and stage-of-change-specific preventive interventions based on information from participants' health risk appraisals and from the participants themselves.
Use participant-centered coaching methodologies or theories to improve healthy lifestyle behaviors, long-term health outcomes, and quality of life.
Assess low, medium, and high modifiable risk areas.
Help participants progress through short- and long-term goal setting using health suggestions and resources.
Maintain collective records to ensure continuity across multiple health coaching sessions.
Maintain specified health credentials, including certification and ongoing continuing education.
Perform other varied job-related duties as assigned.
Counsel participants on health issues including exercise, nutrition, weight loss, alcohol and tobacco cessation, obesity, stress management, diabetes management, blood pressure, cholesterol, and pre- and postnatal care.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline is preferred.
One to five years of health and wellness experience is preferred.
Candidates fluent in Spanish are encouraged to apply.

Description

Position at WebMD

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

Position Description

In following participant centered coaching methodologies, Lifestyle Health Coaches provide telephonic health education/coaching and appropriate stage of change specific preventive interventions based upon information supplied by participants' completed health risk appraisal and the participant themselves.

Lifestyle Health Coaches must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current health education practices, as well as the ability to counsel participants on a variety of health issues including, but not limited to, exercise, nutrition, weight loss, alcohol and tobacco cessation, obesity, stress management, diabetes management, blood pressure, cholesterol, and pre and postnatal care.

In this role you will:

Provide telephonic health coaching based on participants' completed health risk appraisal and stage of change.
Utilize participant – centered coaching methodologies and/or theories to improve healthy lifestyle behaviors, long term health outcomes and quality of life
Give assessment of low, medium and high modifiable risk areas
Assist participants' progress through long and short term goal setting, using a myriad of health suggestions and resources
Participate in collective record keeping which allows for continuity to exist between multiple health coaching sessions
Maintain specified health credentialing, including certification and ongoing continuing education
Perform other, varied job-related duties as assigned.

As a member of WebMD Health Services, you may have access to confidential information that will require you to follow additional protocols to ensure the security of our data. As a core requirement, you must implement and act in accordance with the organization’s information security policies; protect assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference; execute security processes or activities; and report security events or potential events or other security risks to the appropriate parties within the organization.

qualifications, skills and experience:

A Bachelor’s degree or 5 years health and wellness experience is required
If not already certified, the Lifestyle Health Coach must achieve (and maintain) a nationally recognized certification within 12 months of employment; i.e.: CHES, ACSM, NBHWC or equivalent, and/or maintain licensure held, such as RD, RN, LPN, LMHC, LCSW or NCC.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as and strong telephonic relationship building skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment combined with excellent time management skills
Strong technology skills and the ability to navigate multiple screens at once is required.

preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline
1-5 years of health and wellness experience
Candidates fluent in Spanish are encouraged to apply.

Salary: $41,600

Benefits: Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment.

About the Company

WebMD

Online health information platform with tools

WebMD provides online health information, tools, and support for people seeking health guidance. Its offerings include symptom checkers, a drug database, a doctor directory, medical news, and wellness resources for consumers and healthcare professionals. The platform works by presenting medically oriented content and interactive tools on a website, with revenue mainly from targeted advertising, sponsored content, and lead-generation partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers. WebMD distinguishes itself by delivering a broad, consumer-focused suite of health resources, including interactive tools and a doctor directory, built to serve the general public and professionals alike. Its goal is to be a trusted online destination for health information and related services, helping users understand conditions, compare options, and connect with care providers while monetizing through ads and sponsorships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Newark, NJ
Founded: 1996

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