Wellness Coach

Wellness Coach

The Wellness Coach supports patient wellness and health integration in outpatient clinics. Wellness coaches are an integral part of a patient's Care Team and work within multidisciplinary teams and other support staff. This position is responsible for engagement of clinic patients into a variety of healthcare activities through population-based assessments and screenings and tracking patients' follow-up and progress. Wellness coaches focus on prevention, health education, brief interventions and referral to additional care when indicated.

Site with Opening: Durango Integrated Healthcare Durango, CO

Hiring Organization: Axis Health Systems

Practice Highlights: Axis Health is the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in their clinic, you'll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Community Highlights:

Salary: Starting pay is $20.00 - $22.05 hourly

Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the Wellness Coach position will have their high school degree (or equivalent). A bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or equivalent field is preferred. Two years of volunteer or paid experience in a healthcare or social service setting is also preferred.