Health Coach II

GENESEE HEALTH SYSTEM • Flint, MI

10d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Behavioral Health or designee the Health Coach II conducts a set of non-clinical activities that requires the use of independent judgment to engage, educate, and offer support to individuals and their families to successfully connect them to relevant health services, including prevention, diagnosis, timely treatment, recovery management, education, transportation, and follow up. They contribute to the efficient coordination of patient care through collaborative practice within the health center team, as well as the provider network.  The Health Coach II may be required to have an “on call” time where they may be required to perform emergency interventions in person or over the phone. The Health Coach II may be asked to drive the health center vans or mobile medical RV unit.

Requirements

• A High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Certification as a Community Health Worker and must have or be eligible to obtain Certification as a Recovery Coach from a MDHHS approved training within 6 months of hire.
• Must complete MI Bridges navigation and other related trainings within twelve (12) months of hire to ensure individuals served have access and support to apply for the available Medicaid programs.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, or irregular hours to accommodate needs of the  patients and may be required to be “on call”.
• Must be able to exert 20 pounds of force frequently and/or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, pick, pinch, type or otherwise primarily with fingers.
• Must be able to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palms.
• Must be able to raise objects horizontally from position to position.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Walking and standing also required.
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and the use of a vehicle during work hours.

Nice To Haves

• A current or previous recipient of verifiable mental health and/or a diagnosis of substance use disorder who has received services from a public mental health agency (if substance use disorder, must attest to remission or recovery with no use of substance for over two (2) years).
• Experience driving Recreational Vehicles or similar preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees