We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in providing comprehensive care and support to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Our mission is to deliver services that promote and facilitate clients’ achievement of these goals within the nine domains of wellness identified by Mental Health Partners (MHP): physical, mental, social, emotional, cognitive, environmental, spiritual, fiscal and creative. You will build alliances and supports in the community that can serve as bridges to further client integration into the community.
Job Summary
The Wellness Coach promotes the recovery mission of MHP by assisting in identifying, developing, implementing and facilitating programs and curricula which address the 9 domains of Wellness. The wellness coach acts as a champion for and provides direct support to clients in making choices, being self-responsible, self-motivated, and independent and in setting achievable wellness goals. The wellness coach meets people where they are and assists people in overcoming obstacles to community integration by identifying and establishing collaborative relationships with community partners in order to facilitate student participation in pre-existing community programs.
Essential Functions
Assists with case management needs as part of a larger interdisciplinary team
Identifies and reduces barriers to community integration
Assists clients in managing risk as clients take action to become self-responsible and independent
Meets with small groups of clients to assess and empower clients to identify goals and to take action steps to achieve their goals
Assists with the on-going development and coordination of workshops and classes, and additional trainings for clients, staff, and the community
Facilitates or co-facilitates classes, workshops and trainings
Assists clients to integrate into physical health care treatment in the community
Provides information to clients about the importance of the integration of mind, body and spirit in enhancing their recovery process and improving their overall health and quality of life
Monitors, reports, and enters data as needed to track program effectiveness and outcomes
As a member of the Adult Behavioral Health Home, actively promotes a culture of staff wellness
Promotes, supports and demonstrates MHP’s mission, vision and values through both behavior and job performance and adheres to policies, procedures, Compliance Plan and Standards of Conduct on a day to day basis
Effectively interacts and communicates with other MHP staff/clients/customers/partners/etc.
Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform other essential functions of the job
Other duties as assigned
What's In It For You
Medical (Kaiser and Cigna options), dental, vision, FSA, HSA, life, disability, and retirement (with company match) plans.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive wellness program.
Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work
Company contribution to student loans
Engaged employer who believes you are an important factor in delivering our mission to the community with lots of opportunity to for dialogue with leaders
Training, personal, and professional growth opportunities
Mental Health Partners offers a diverse, quality work environment, a great compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include paid time-off policy (paid holidays, paid vacation and paid personal days-off), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and percentage match-up retirement contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination (and any subsequent boosters) and the annual influenza vaccine. Medical exemptions or religious accommodations may be requested.
What We Need For This Job
Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral health, social work, education, physical health or another related field
One year relevant experience
Prior experience in a behavioral health, physical health or educational setting
Prior experience with education curriculum development and implementation
Must have safe driving record, a current Colorado driver’s license and ability to travel within Boulder and Broomfield Counties
Willing to work with clients
Uses knowledge of health disparities issues to develop a comprehensive Wellness Education Program in coordination with the Wellness Education Coordinator, the Wellness Program Manager, and Wellness Advisory Council
Self-directed and able to work independently, as well as in a team setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to and passion for the Wellness Program mission and vision
Belief in each person’s ability to recover and achieve maximal wellness
Teaches, educates, and coaches hope-inspiring practices
Demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to cultural and diversity issues
Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of MS Word and MS Outlook. Prior experience or demonstrated interest in learning additional technology to support building a robust Wellness education program including marketing, data management, and presentations
Advanced computer skills including use of electronic health record and MS Office products and the ability to learn new tools as needed
This position will be posted, at minimum, until September 22nd and may remain open until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Mental Health Care
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