GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

GEHA has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.

Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. We serve our members with products they value and a personalized customer experience, sustained by a nimble and efficient organization.

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association Inc, pronounced G.E.H.A.) is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees, and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Health and Well-Being Coach, RDN will care for GEHA health plan members through nutrition counseling, health and well-being coaching, and health and well-being education. The primary mode of delivering this coaching will be telephonic and digital. This coach/RDN will be a valued team member who contributes to several health and well-being programs, such as: lifestyle coaching, medical nutrition therapy, health education, well-being content creation, weight management programs, diabetes and diabetes prevention programs, and care coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

This role is primarily responsible for supporting members in their efforts to achieve healthy behavior changes. The health and well-being coach, RDN, will also serve as one of the nutrition expert consultants to the clinical operations division. This position emphasizes evidence-based clinical practice, whole-person centered care, and the value of a caring culture.

To excel in this role, the coach/RDN will need skills and/or knowledge related to: transtheoretical coaching model, facilitating lasting behavior change, motivational interviewing, health education, intuitive eating, goal setting, mindfulness, resiliency, integrative and functional medicine, and condition management as it relates to their scope of practice (particularly in the areas of diabetes, hypertension, heart health, weight management, and musculoskeletal/anti-inflammatory).

SKILLS

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health Coaching:

• Perform an assessment or screening related to health and well-being coaching, medical nutrition therapy, social determinants of health, or nutrition counseling

• Guide members related to defining their vision, setting their health and well-being goals, building their support networks, and achieving their health improvement plans

• Document all clinical encounters (ADIME and INDT for nutrition counseling), and facilitate outcomes recording, tracking, and analyzing

• Ensure clinical standards of care, health equity, disease prevention, and outcomes tracking are integrated into program design and into continuous team learning

• Design and organize member-facing and coach-facing nutrition and wellness content such as webinars, modules, classes, and fliers

• Demonstrate respect and sensitivity for all health plan members, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, language, sexuality, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, or health diagnosis

• Perform other related tasks incidental to the above-described responsibilities

• Comply with all accreditations, State and Federal mandates

Workplace and Schedule

• Primary hours are 8AM-5PM Monday to Friday; however, hours may vary or flex

• Remote or hybrid position. We predict onsite team meetings at our Lee’s Summit, MO location once per quarter when COVID-19 transmission rates permit.

• Flexible work location: work from home or use one of our office locations any time you choose (in Lee’s Summit, MO). Offices are equipped with vending, sit/stand desks, and fitness facilities.

Experience and Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with accredited internship completed

• Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required

• Licensed Dietitian in any state

• Requires three years of clinical nutrition counseling that includes at least one year of outpatient nutrition counseling

• Requires at least two years related experience in condition management, health coaching, care management, well-being programming, and/or population health

• Experience with the Nutrition Care Process and Nutrition Care Manual

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, or closely related field

• Experience in telehealth or virtual coaching/counseling

• NBC-HWC credential from the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching

• Experience with nutrition counseling for all age groups

• Experience in designing clinical documentation and clinical reporting tools

• Specialty practice areas, such as: Integrative and Functional Medicine, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Adult and/or Pediatric Weight Management, Nutrition Education for the Public, Cardiovascular Health and Wellness, or Hunger and Environmental Nutrition

#LI-Remote

Work-at-home requirements

• Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office.

• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mpbs download x 5mpbs upload) is required.

• Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms

• Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role.

• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

How we value you

• Competitive pay/salary ranges

• Incentive plan

• Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one

• 401(k) retirement plan: company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution

• Robust employee well-being program

• Paid Time Off

• Personal Community Enrichment Time

• Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D

• Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. GEHA considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The annual base salary range for this position is $65,238 - $91,962 USD.

GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. GEHA will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our diversity drives innovation deepens connections and strengthens our organization.

GEHA is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. Among our core values is embracing diversity and inclusion, where we thrive by creating an environment in which each of our employees feels a sense of belonging, can engage their full potential and focus on enriching our people, culture and community.

Your FUTURE is here with us –COME GROW WITH GEHA!

Benefits start on day one! Great 401(k) match! Tuition assistance programs! Professional development! Advancement opportunities!

For additional information, please visit GEHA Careers. (https://www.geha.com/careers)