Behavioral Health Coach (Gujarati Speaking)

Mederva is building longevity for the 99%. Most serious health risks can be detected and addressed long before they become serious, but proactive prevention has mostly been reserved for people who can afford expensive concierge doctors. Mederva brings that kind of care to everyday patients through their own doctor's office, covered by insurance. Our AI platform and care model support patients between visits, helping them understand their risks, take the next right step, and get healthier over time. We are seeking a Behavioral Health Coach to deliver CBT-informed lifestyle and behavior-change coaching for patients managing chronic health risk factors. This is not psychotherapy and not traditional care management. Our platform handles clinical registry, documentation, and care-management workflows. Your role is to deliver human, high-impact micro-interventions that help patients build sustainable habits across diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and emotional health. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be comfortable conducting video and phone sessions, and have experience motivating patients toward sustainable behavior change. Note: We are currently focusing and prioritizing bilingual applicants who are fluent in Gujarati. Please only apply if you can speak Gujarati fluently - all other applicants will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a virtual caseload of patients, supporting them in modifying risk factors that influence chronic conditions Collaborate remotely with primary care physicians and psychiatric consultants to develop and update personalized care plans Deliver brief, structured evidence-based behavioral interventions, including motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, and goal setting in 15-30 minute sessions. Review patient-reported data and adjust coaching strategies as needed Engage patients through secure messaging and weekly video/phone sessions to sustain progress and habit formation Educate patients on health risk factors and techniques for sustainable lifestyle improvement Support adherence to medication and treatment plans to optimize health outcomes Accurately document all encounters and maintain compliance with HIPAA and program standards

Requirements

Must be based in the United States and legally eligible to work in the U.S. Experience in behavioral health coaching, care management, or related health fields (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling, nursing) Excellent virtual communication and engagement skills Proven ability to motivate patients and facilitate behavioral change Familiarity with telehealth platforms, digital engagement tools, and electronic health records Understanding of habit formation frameworks (e.g., “Tiny Habits,” CBT-based methods, motivational interviewing, behavior activation) Preferred knowledge of Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) and integrated behavioral health services Strong empathy, cultural sensitivity, and ability to support diverse populations Self-motivated with high accountability in a remote work environment Backgrounds we commonly hire from Health coaches trained in CBT/MI Therapists who prefer coaching over psychotherapy NBHWC, IHP, ICF, ACC, PCC, or MCC Certified Coaches About Mederva Health Mederva is a health technology company that integrates lifestyle medicine and behavioral therapy into medical practices, supporting patients with personalized guidance between visits to help them live longer and healthier lives. Founded in 2020 by a Stanford physician, Microsoft design executive, and a Meta AI engineer, we are on a mission to bring longevity care to everyone. Unfortunately, scammers sometimes pose as recruiters from companies like ours. All legitimate communication from our team will come from a @medervahealth.com email address. If you're ever unsure whether you're talking to us, trust your gut and verify! We want your job search experience to be safe and positive.