Health & Wellness Specialist

Prestera Health Services•Charleston, WV

1d•$22 - $0

About The Position

The Health & Wellness Specialist works with Prestera programs and consumers to promote wellness activities in office and community settings. These activities include exercise, healthy eating, dieting, smoking cessation, and regular appointments with primary care physicians. The specialist provides health coaching and education, supports consumers in setting wellness objectives, coordinates access to services and resources, and promotes engagement in behavioral health and primary care services. The role also provides self-help recovery services, including WRAP, and other peer wellness services.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Attain and maintain certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention and CPR/FA during employment.
Ability to read and write reports and perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Good computer skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience or prior training working in a behavioral health and/or primary care setting.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement wellness activities for Prestera programs.
Work with consumers on wellness activities and referrals to primary care.
Attend program meetings to discuss wellness initiatives within the agency.
Work with DHHR, primary care facilities, and other agencies to gather information that helps consumers access services.
Lead groups, classes, and seminars on a variety of wellness topics.
Provide individualized health coaching to help consumers achieve their health objectives.
Teach others about managing their mental and physical health.
Support consumers in making informed choices by creating and adapting wellness objectives with their input and addressing barriers to good mental and physical health.
Work closely with the Health Home team to engage consumers in appropriate services and resources and assist with care coordination.
Promote consumer engagement in therapy with clinicians, psychiatric appointments, wellness services, and primary care.
Complete tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation.
Maintain appropriate professional standards and provide appropriate follow-up for consumers.
Provide self-help recovery services (WRAP) and other peer wellness services.
Perform other duties as assigned.