Mental Health Coach

Prospera's mission is to remove all barriers to helping moms access high quality mental health support. We combine digital tools, mental health coaches, and therapists to provide evidence-based emotional support for anxiety, depression, anger, intrusive thoughts, stress, birth trauma, and more. With a monthly subscription, clients have access to weekly sessions with highly trained mental health coaches with expertise in maternal mental health, and unlimited use of our digital tools library, which includes interactive, evidence-based tools to help clients develop emotion regulation skills. We are seeking highly conscientious and personable mental health coaches. In this role, you will meet with Prospera maternal mental health clients to support them in setting goals for their emotional health, learning to apply emotion regulation skills in their daily lives, and working collaboratively to find the tools and skills that work best for them. The role requires comfort adhering to a manualized protocol and an interest in learning and applying evidence-based techniques. All client visits are conducted via video call. To serve as a mental health coach, you must be complete Prospera's Cognitive Behavioral Coaching: Perinatal Track Certification program. Thus, the first step prior to being considered for the position is to apply for our certification program. The program is 20 hours and includes courses in evidence-based emotion regulation strategies drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Motivational Interviewing, as well as training in perinatal mental health. Becoming certified and serving as a mental health coach is a good fit if you're someone who likes supporting and helping others reach their goals, are interested in learning evidence-based mental health techniques, and are passionate about improving support for moms. We strongly encourage candidates with lived experience as a caregiver to apply. Process for application and certification: Step 1: Apply to participate in Prospera's Cognitive Behavioral Coaching: Perinatal Track certification program. Step 2: If accepted, you'll complete our intensive certification coursework. Next training dates Feb 9 - Feb 13. Step 3: Pass written and oral exams demonstrating proficiency in Prospera's Cognitive Behavioral Coaching: Perinatal Track. Step 4: Complete a probationary period including session observation and session documentation review. BA or BS in psychology or related field GPA of 3.5 or higher Experience with coaching, crisis line or peer support, therapy, assessment, patient care, and/or caregiving Completed coursework in clinical psychology Basic understanding of cognitive behavioral therapy principles either from coursework, research, or hands on experience Ability to learn independently Strong interest in mental health and the perinatal period Quiet and private place to hold sessions with strong and reliable internet connection Access to a computer with a camera and microphone Responsibilities Commit at least 15 hours per week Commit to at least one year of working with Prospera Attend weekly case consultation Maintain coaching documentation according to Prospera's protocols and procedures Adhere to benchmarks for client retention and clinical outcomes Compensation Compensation starts at $27/hr, with increases based on experience, performance, and length of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr