Do you believe in Whole Body Health? This is where one's health (including physical, mental, and emotional factors) enable a person's ability to thrive.

The Health Mentor is part of the InShape Program at West Central Behavioral Health, that combines physical fitness and dietary counseling designed specifically for people living with severe mental illness as a means to improve overall client health. The Health Mentor encourages involvement in activities, regular exercise, and better eating habits.

Responsibilities:

• Manages a caseload of clients to establish and implement individual InSHAPE plans
• Provides support and education related to physical fitness, nutrition and wellness.
• Provides group activity instruction, such as: Yoga, Pilates, boxing,
• Monitors and reassesses exercise, nutrition and health care commitments
• Provide support, education and coaching around symptom management to assist clients with psychiatric symptoms that impair InSHAPE goals
• Encourages member participation and movement along the continuum of wellness-related lifestyle changes
• Administers fitness assessments as needed and records data
• Collaborates with community partners who can provide services to clients, including gyms, grocery stores, nutritionists, as well as opportunities for health-related field trips.

The individual will provide services in both lower Grafton and all of Sullivan counties.

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Education or related field.
• Current Personal Trainer Certification preferred, required within 90 days of hire
• 1-2 years of experience working collaboratively with one or more individuals to help accomplish a goal or behavior change.
• Excellent interpersonal/relationship building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to manage own schedule with clients and group commitment, ability to manage a balance of direct care and documentation responsibilities.

Don't have the desired education/experience? We will train the right candidate!

Skills:

• Ability to work independently without regular supervision.
• Physically active, readily identifies and believes in the holistic benefits of good health.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Maintain skill competencies in customer service, quality improvement, compliance and safety.
• Demonstrate effective ability in the supervision and direction of volunteers.
• Ability to learn necessary computer skills essential for the working of electronic medical record, office software, and electronic communications.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Video and web-based development experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push and/or pull 15 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, work with hands and/or arms overhead for frequent periods.
• Ability to access all Agency sites.

Other:

• Have and maintain a valid State driver’s license.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Agency and/or State of New Hampshire required background check(s)
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the ability to maintain that confidence

Be a part of our team!

West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!

Ask us about creative work schedules, remote/hybrid work, full time/part time, geographic options, different shifts, job sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting!

We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.

Loan Repayment Program: As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Agency Student Loan Assistance Program – eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years

For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.” To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!