About This Role
The Health Coach educates clients and their families on various health-related issues, particularly concerning substance use disorders, infectious diseases, and co-morbid illnesses. This role involves developing educational materials and self-monitoring tools to support clients in managing their health and recovery.
Responsibilities
- Educate clients and family members about substance use disorders, behavioral and physical health wellness, and self-management
- Educate clients in state-of-the-art treatment for hepatitis C to dispel hesitation or concerns regarding older treatments that required lifetime care and distressing side-effects
- Educate clients on sexually transmitted illnesses and their treatment
- Educate clients on HIV and medication for HIV (PrEP), when appropriate
- Develop and implement self-monitoring tools for clients to use in managing OUD, infectious disease, and co-morbid illness
- Develop a survey for clients and/or family members to complete after attending a session with the Health Coach
- Perform other responsibilities and duties as required
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Current and valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required
- Two years’ experience as a health educator or coach is required
- Knowledge of the basic principles, philosophies, practices, and procedures involved at drug treatment facilities
- Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining therapeutic boundaries
- Ability to take initiative and use innovative techniques in preparing proposals
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other members of staff, outside agencies, institutions, and the general public
- If recovering, must have at least two (2) years of continuous sobriety and maintain sobriety throughout employment
Nice to have:
- Associate’s degree in Health, Human Services, Social Work, Addiction or related field
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
About the Company
Maryville Addiction Treatment Center has a staff of dedicated professionals who help people suffering from addictive disease reclaim their lives. For over 70 years, the center has provided comprehensive, high-quality substance abuse and co-occurring treatment and recovery services to individuals and families affected by addiction.