Health Coach [West Coast]

Overview

WellTheory is expanding our Health Coaching team. In this role, you’ll partner with us to deliver our proprietary care program to members. This is a full-time role with benefits, working Monday–Friday, 10a–6p PST.

About You

• 2–3 years of experience working as a health coach, ideally with autoimmune patients

• NBC-HWC Board Certified (required)

• Health coaching certification from an accredited, NBC-HWC-approved training program

• Client-centric — you care about client needs and advocate for their best interests

• Motivational interviewing expert — deep, hands-on experience applying MI to uncover ambivalence, build intrinsic motivation, and guide lasting change

• Behavior change expert — skilled in SMART goal setting, stages of change/readiness, and integrating these with MI to drive meaningful outcomes

Ideal Qualifications

• Familiarity with autoimmune disease preferred

• Experience working at other digital health companies preferred

• Thrives in ambiguity and adapts well to new environments

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Are passionate about reversing the autoimmune epidemic and helping people live healthier lives through sustainable behavior change

• Deliver care beyond traditional approaches, focusing on whole-body health and root-cause thinking

• Are curious, open to growth, and constructive in giving/receiving feedback

• Are excited to work in an innovative startup environment with autonomy and creativity

• Have a passion for holistic health and can support members alongside our nutrition team

• Are familiar with the autoimmune journey and can help members build self-advocacy tools

• Have a growth-oriented mindset, eager to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving field

You Might Not Enjoy Working With Us If You…

• Prefer established, structured environments

• Dislike ambiguity or shifting priorities

• Require heavy guidance rather than working autonomously

• Want well-defined work from the start without room for creativity

• Prefer in-person work only — we are remote-first with annual in-person events

What You'll Do

• Apply motivational interviewing in every member interaction

• Partner with members to set personalized, sustainable goals and support behavior change

• Reinforce care plans from Registered Dietitians and clinical staff, translating recommendations into daily habits

• Support members in adopting anti-inflammatory lifestyle changes (stress, sleep, movement)

• Assess stages of change and readiness, adapting coaching approach accordingly

• Participate in specialized training in functional health, autoimmune protocols, and advanced MI techniques

• Collaborate cross-functionally with dietitians, clinicians, and the broader care team

Details

• Location: Remote

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10a–6p PST

• Role type: Full time

Compensation

• Starting salaries: $64k–$73k typical hiring range

• Growth potential: up to $90k (requires active NBC-HWC or equivalent board certification)

• Additional equity compensation

Benefits

• Flexible time off policy, 9 paid holidays, and a 9-day office closure at year-end

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; health FSA; 401k

• Home office stipend and professional development opportunities

• Regular team events and off-sites

Commitment to Diversity

At WellTheory, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

WellTheory is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require accommodations at any stage of our hiring process, please reach out to our hiring team — we’re happy to work with you.