Mental Health Life Coach
About The Position
As a Mental Health Life Coach, you will serve a caseload of 16 to 18 clients with whom you will create individualized support plans and help pursue long-term stability while responding to immediate needs. 80% of your scheduled week will be in the community, driving to individuals’ own homes, and helping clients create plans and problem solve to continue residing in their own home. 20% of your week, you will be in the office answering client calls and being available for immediate in-person responses. You will coach clients through daily life stressors and walk them through our proven problem-solving process. You will help clients process their emotions and overcome challenges in their life with the goal of reducing hospitalizations and the need for emergency services through de-escalation. We find that people who are a good fit for this role are adept at taking initiative with problem solving in their own lives. It is a great way to expand your skills in de-escalation, goal setting, and mental health first aid. You will have weekly one-on-one meetings with your supervisor at our headquarters and join weekly team meetings for further support, ideas, and encouragement.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- 1 year of full-time work experience of human/social services
Nice To Haves
- At least six months of coaching experience in any field (preferred)
- Are experienced with IHS, ARMHS, or other mental health services (not required)
Responsibilities
- Create individualized support plans for a caseload of 16-18 clients
- Help clients pursue long-term stability
- Respond to clients' immediate needs
- Drive to individuals’ own homes (80% of the scheduled week)
- Help clients create plans and problem solve to continue residing in their own home
- Answer client calls and being available for immediate in-person responses (20% of the week)
- Coach clients through daily life stressors
- Walk clients through our proven problem-solving process
- Help clients process their emotions and overcome challenges in their life
- Reduce hospitalizations and the need for emergency services through de-escalation
- Attend weekly one-on-one meetings with your supervisor
- Join weekly team meetings for further support, ideas, and encouragement
Benefits
- Career path with clear opportunities for promotions
- Feedback and support in weekly one-on-ones
- In-house development courses and programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
