Heath Coach

Heath Coach

Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM)

Part Time

81531BR

Job Summary

The Ex tended I ntervention for T obacco Use (EXIT) study is aimed at increasing access to cessation services and reducing tobacco use among people experiencing homelessness.

The EXIT study intervention includes : 1) community pharmacist-linked consultation with 6-month delivery of medications for cessation, and 2) health coach-delivered weekly to monthly wellness-focused coaching addressing tobacco use within the context of co-occurring psychiatric and substance-use diseases and other life stressors.

A key role for health coaches is to motivate and engage clients to set and achieve their goals through weekly-to-monthly telehealth sessions.

EXIT Health Coaches will use a process-oriented coaching approach by asking participants to : first, define a vision using a self-assessment form that focuses on goals for tobacco cessation, mental health, substance use, exercise / physical activity, and food / nutrition, and then identify specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) goals to achieve that vision;

second, take steps to reinforce and maintain that vision through empowerment, skill-building, participant-elicited education, and building self-efficacy through self-assessments and scaling questions (e.

g., level of confidence on a scale of 1 to 10); and third, address roadblocks to behavior change by eliciting information on triggers, strategies to address those roadblocks.

Health coaches will participate in skills-based training through weekly learning collaboratives, structured tobacco treatment specialists training, and coaching training with the study team.

Health coaches will serve as navigators to facilitate interactions between participants and pharmacists and their primary care providers (PCPs) or local health centers if they don't have PCPs around receipt of medications, side effects, dose escalations, or medication changes.

Ideally, the candidate will have lived experience of homelessness, housing insecurity, and tobacco smoking in themselves or their relatives.

NOTE : This is a 25% 2-year Contract role.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF.

For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $50,700 - $107,500 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit : https : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.

edu / compensation-and-benefits / index.html

Department Description

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department in the School of Medicine (SOM) here at UCSF, with more than 600 full-time faculty.

The mission of the Department includes research, teaching, patient care, and public service. The Department has a decentralized organizational structure across four locations (Mission Bay, Parnassus Heights, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, and the Zuckerberg San Francisco General) and approximately 38 divisions.

UCSF DOM has consistently ranked among the top four departments of medicine in the country. Authority and accountability of the Department rests with the Department Chair (leads Parnassus Heights site) and directs the Vice Chairs / Chiefs at the SFVAHCS and ZSFG.

The Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) is one of the divisions within DOM and SOM. DGIM, one of the larger Divisions in DOM, is home to a spectacular group of faculty, learners, and staff committed to outstanding patient care, research, and education.

DGIM is a national leader in clinical care, education, and research, and our mission is to provide high quality and accessible clinical care, train the future leaders of primary care, and to conduct cutting- edge research in wide variety of disciplines, including the aspects of health outcomes related to socioeconomic and ethnic factors.

DGIM has more than 75 faculty, almost 45 MSPs / VCPs / post-doctoral trainees, over 70 learners, and 150+ staff (both Campus and Health) and we serve more than 25,000 diverse patients, with expenditures over $33M.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Experience and advocacy working with people experiencing homelessness, individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, and with person using tobacco.
• Basic knowledge of the health promotion and education field.
• Skills associated with the delivery of health promotion and education programs.
• Effective interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic technological skills (e.g. Zoom, smartphone applications, health dashboards).
• Familiarity with health coaching, participant navigators and patient / family-centered healthcare.
• Coaching and motivational interviewing skills.
• Basic knowledge of health conditions related to tobacco use.
• Familiarity with SMART goal setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple participants simultaneously.
• Experience with mindfulness meditation.
• Experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy.
• Experience with exercise, yoga, Tai Chi, or other movement programs.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health.

We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.

Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004396 HEALTH EDUCATOR 1

Job Category

Education, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

Location

Remote / Telecommute

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

5-days a week, 9 am to 5pm but flexibility in hours required