A Behavioral Health Coach works with individuals to improve their mental health and emotional well-being through coaching and supportive interventions. While the actual duties and responsibilities are dependent on the specific field, several core duties are common and are seen listed on the Behavioral Health Coach Resume as – conducting assessments, developing personalized wellness plans, implementing behavior change strategies to address client’s goals, and challenges, providing guidance on stress management, coping skills, and lifestyle modifications to promote positive mental health outcomes.
Companies hire applicants with the following skills – knowledge of behavioral psychology, counselling techniques, motivational interviewing; empathy, active listening and strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients. Effective coaching skills, including goal setting and progress monitoring, are key to achieving desired outcomes. A bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Social work is typically required, along with training in coaching methodologies or behavioral health interventions.
Summary : As a Behavioral Health Coach providing evidence-based services across a range of virtual audio/visual electronic systems. Providing individual, group, marital, and family counseling in alignment with the contractual agreement.
Skills : Motivational Interviewing, Active Listening, Empathy, Behavioral Assessment
Description :
Completed diagnostic intake assessments to ensure medical necessity was present and provided appropriate services and referrals based on individual needs.
Developed individualized treatment plans within the expected time frame, consistent with evidence-based practices.
Provided crisis services for individuals during regular daytime operations
Adhered to system quality and documentation standards as identified by accrediting agencies, Center and program policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal guidelines.
Offered psychoeducation, consultation, and preventative services to student-athletes and staff.
Displayed professionalism with clients, colleagues, and administrative staff.
Provided community education and participated in mental health initiatives in collaboration with the Center, the University promoting community wellness.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
M.S. in Counseling Psych.
Behavioral Health Coach Resume
Objective : As a Behavioral Health Coach responsible for conducting consultation with coaching staff to address team dynamics and individual athlete concerns. Participating in team activities, including training camp and gameday events.
Received referrals from primary care and leveraged EHR to proactively identify patients who would benefit from the program
Effectively communicated the intent of the team-based care program to the patient to enroll in intervention.
Conducted patient intake, including gathering information on past behavioral and mental health history and treatment, as well as information regarding pertinent psychosocial factors.
Demonstrated sound identification of safety concerns and escalated per workflow.
Leveraged strong and efficient case presentation skills to review caseload with the psychiatric consultant and LICSW each week.
Ensured timely, systematic symptom monitoring of patients enrolled in the program using evidence-based screening tools (PHQ9, GAD7).
Used motivational interviewing to identify patient goals and use brief intervention techniques to engage patients in achieving their goals.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
B.S. Psychology
Behavioral Health Coach Resume
Summary : As a Behavioural Health Coach responsible for leveraging patient education and shared decision-making tools to assist with patient engagement and adherence to treatment plans.
Identified barriers to treatment adherence and worked with patients on eliminating those barriers.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date records and standardized data on all patients.
Managed a target caseload of 60 adult primary care patients.
Collaborated with the primary care team on patient goals and treatment.
Effectively engaged primary care providers in referring to the program and collaborating on treatment plans
Participated in the development of maintenance plans with patients to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Provided psychoeducation about the coaching process with the client and family members, educating clients and families on approaches and interventions to help the client achieve their goals.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
M.S. Counseling
Behavioral Health Coach Resume
Headline : As a Behavioural Health Coach responsible for creating, assessing, and adjusting ongoing goals for recovery. Responsible for building a solid support network, creating and maintaining healthy social relationships, and setting up/maintaining treatment.
Engaged in outside activities with clients to model life skills and modeling when to use which skills in the appropriate setting.
Created a check-in routine with supporting members of the family.
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team regarding updates, concerns, and progress.
Provided and facilitated conversations between clients and families to help rebuild and repair their relationships.
Created a routine and set breaks and check-out times to model healthy boundaries.
Rendered client services in the community, including but not limited to hospitals, group homes, and client's homes.
Provided mental health skill-building services that are reflective of the attention to the individual's specific needs.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. Psychology
Behavioral Health Coach Resume
Objective : As a Behavioral Health Coach responsible for maintaining a caseload, ensuring the provision of Mental Health Skill-Building Services to adults through goal-directed training in the following areas, functional skills and appropriate behaviors related to the individual health and safety, activities of daily living, use of community resources assistance with medication management, and monitoring health, nutrition and physical condition.
Provided supportive counseling crisis intervention services to individuals as needed.
Developed, maintained, and effectively implemented the client's Individualized Service Plan.
Developed, implemented, and reviewed client's monthly and quarterly reports, and discharge plans, and produced high-quality, punctual, and accurate documentation of all casework.
Maintained thorough records of all services being provided to clients.
Attended and participated in staff meetings and agency pieces of training.
Coordinated care to ensure the client's health challenges are addressed.
Participated in individual and group supervision and maintained ongoing communication with program staff and other treatment providers as necessary.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MSCP
Behavioral Health Coach Resume
Objective : As a Behavioral Health Coach responsible for serving as healthy adult mentors to youth by role-modeling positive decision-making, the appropriate management of emotions such as anger and frustration, and problem-solving skills.
Skills : Crisis Intervention, Positive Reinforcement, Time Management, Group Facilitation
Description :
Provided client education formally in a group setting and informally in one-on-one conversations.
Developed, improved, and employed group and individual counseling and management skills to meet the needs of the Residents.
Provided transportation for medical, school, and cottage needs as assigned by the supervisor.
Provided supervision for any resident not in an educational program.
Assisted in admittance and discharge procedures of clients.
Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate records, incident reports, daily staff logs vehicle logs, and reading assigned logs daily. Answering and logging all telephone calls professionally.
Ensured that bedroom checks, self-harm checks, and drug tests, were completed per program procedures.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
B.S. Psychology
Behavioral Health Coach Resume
Summary : As a Behavioral Health Coach responsible for attending all mandatory staff meetings. Responsible for attending all mandatory trainings as scheduled, to ensure that the required minimum number of training hours and competency areas per year are met and achieved.
Skills : Relapse Prevention, Wellness Coaching, Client Advocacy, Data Collection and Analysis, Coping Strategies
Description :
Adhered to agency policies and procedures, maintained confidentiality, and developed professional relationships to support clients effectively.
Adhered to CARF and DMHSAS standards and criteria, federal and state confidentiality rules and regulations, and any special funding source requirements including Medicaid and HCA regulations.
Established and maintained professional working relationships with supervisors and peers.
Maintained the strictest confidentiality guidelines for interactions regarding consumer and family information.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with community partners. Participates in multidisciplinary teams, school-related meetings, and educational activities.
Assisted client with various day-to-day activities including maintaining System of CareBISS Clients in classroom and home environment.
Assisted with client and family needs and activities.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
M.S. in Clinical Psych.
Behavioral Health Coach Resume
Summary : As a Behavioral Health Coach responsible for contributing observations to staff for Wrap planning, Family Team Meetings, faculty, and parents to enhance the student's academic and behavioral success.
Completed paperwork to document activities and observations under agency policy and procedures to be completed no later than the next business day.
Utilized the philosophy of CollaborativeTherapeutic Documentation to meet clinical record-keeping documentation standards.
Ensured documentation is completed with the Consumer to the extent possible and all documentation is completed on the same day of the date of service.
Collected any data as directed for evaluations and research of program effectiveness.
Participated in group outings as needed and ensured the safety of clients and their families.
Participated in ongoing in-service education programs and staff development programs.
Supported and promoted a service environment for individuals in need of behavioral health andor co-occurring services that is recovery-focused, welcoming, and attentive to the needs of individuals who may have experienced trauma in their lives.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
M.A.
Behavioral Health Coach Resume
Headline : As a Behavioral Health Coach responsible for attending annual core competencies training in relationship to individuals with co-occurring disorders or who have experienced trauma in their lives.
Skills : Mindfulness Techniques, Health Education, Team Collaboration, Active Listening, Professional Boundaries
Description :
Attended all required staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn Agency policy, rules, regulations, and procedures as well as to meet any needed agency requirements.
Maintained working knowledge of current trends and developments in the mental health field through appropriate reading, attendance of conferences and workshops, and consultation with other professionals.
Worked with the Behavioral Health nursing team to identify the patients history of substance abuse disorder treatment history, motivation to change behavior, and other needs for community support services.
Identified patients readiness to change and used motivational interviewing techniques and other communication skills.
Worked with hospital team members to identify community support services aligned with patient plans.
Worked with other health providers and community resources collaboratively to support patient needs.
Assisted patient and family with understanding how to utilize community services.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. Psychology
Behavioral Health Coach Resume
Objective : As a Behavioral Health Coach, responsible for reducing barriers for patients to access care including coordination of services such as securing appointments and transportation.
Acted as peer support throughout the hospitalization and post-discharge, as appropriate to facilitate the attainment of goals.
Provided family members with recovery support materials. Assists patients in setting personal recovery goals.
Provided education on risks of overdose and assured that patient and significant others have naloxone and are trained to use it.
Provided accountability and instruction to patients concerning their care and treatment, as appropriate, when clinical staff is not present.
Assisted with group activities, as directed by the Clinical Director, coordinating with the Clinical Director the planning and implementation of patient schedules and support.
Provided daily meal and snack support for patients in coordination with Dietetic Technicians and Registered Dietitian.
Assisted patients in planning and homework completion as necessary.
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