Health Coach

Maryville Addiction Treatment Center is recognized as a leader in the treatment of addictive disease and co-occurring disorders. For over seventy years, our holistic, evidence-based treatment approaches have helped bring hope, health and healing to those suffering from opioid, alcohol and other addictive substances.

Benefits and Perks

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness opportunity (HRSA)
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Health savings account

Responsibilities

• Educating client and family members about substance use disorders, behavioral and physical health wellness and self-management.
• Educating 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.
• Educating clients on sexually transmitted illnesses and their treatment.
• Educating clients on HIV and medication for HIV (PrEP), when appropriate.
• Developing and implementing 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

• Knowledge of the basic principles, philosophies, practices, and procedures involved at drug treatment facilities.
• Must be able to develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining therapeutic boundaries.
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills is required.
• Must have the ability to take initiative and use innovative techniques in preparing proposals.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other members of staff, outside agencies, institutions, and the general public.
• Must possess excellent time management skills to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects.
• High school diploma required. Associate’s degree preferred in Health, Human Services, Social Work, Addiction or related field.
• Two years’ experience as a health educator or coach is required.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) is required.
• Sobriety: If recovering, must have at least two (2) years of continuous sobriety and maintain sobriety throughout employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Apply here: https://www.primepoint.net/Recruitment/#/MARYVI/index.html?job=1006997

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Vineland, NJ 08360: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person