Integrative Health Coach (Contracted)

Indiana Wesleyan University • Fort Wayne, IN

15h

About The Position

The Integrative Hub seeks credentialed Health Coaches to join its care team as 1099 independent contractors. Working in coordination with licensed clinical providers, Health Coaches help clients understand and implement personalized health plans through evidence-based, client-centered processes that support lasting lifestyle change. The role is grounded in Indiana Wesleyan University’s commitment to holistic education, community care, and Christ-centered service. Coaches support clients as accountability partners, drawing on clients’ insights, strengths, and intrinsic motivation to help them pursue self-determined health goals.

Coaches work within a defined professional scope. Clinical data assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and medical interpretation remain exclusively with licensed providers; coaches refer clinical questions to those providers. Coaches with additional nationally or state-recognized credentials may use that expertise within its appropriate scope, provided any dual roles are disclosed and documented transparently. Contractors maintain their own professional liability insurance and manage their schedules in coordination with clinic availability.

Requirements

• Active, nationally recognized health coaching certification, such as NBC-HWC, ACE, or equivalent.
• Experience working with diverse populations and supporting clients through behavioral and chronic condition management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to make complex health concepts accessible.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a coordinated, practitioner-led care model.
• Alignment with Indiana Wesleyan University’s mission and values.
• Strong Christian commitment and adherence to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement, in accordance with university employment policy.

Nice To Haves

• Additional credentials in diabetes management, lifestyle medicine, or nutrition coaching.

Responsibilities

• Review practitioner-generated care documentation and engage clients in implementing health plans through structured, goal-oriented coaching sessions.
• Apply evidence-based behavior-change methods, including motivational interviewing, to support client self-efficacy and sustainable habit formation.
• Develop and adjust individualized coaching plans addressing nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and social well-being.
• Maintain accurate session documentation and communicate appropriately with clinical providers to support coordinated care.
• Remain within the defined professional scope and refer all clinical questions to licensed providers.
• Uphold client confidentiality, ethical practice, and professional conduct within a Christian academic environment.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in integrative health and lifestyle medicine.
• Facilitate group wellness sessions and community education programming as the Hub’s services expand.

What This Job Offers

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