University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Health Coach
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Summary
Health Coaches
will play an integral role in providing ongoing support for chronic pain patients enrolled in the INSPIRE study. INSPIRE (Integrating Non-pharmacological Strategies for Pain with Inclusion, Respect, and Equity) is an NIH-funded digital health study that delivers a chronic pain intervention for the Black, Chinese, and Latinx communities. The main goal of the INSPIRE project is to help patients with chronic pain learn about non-pharmacologic options for pain control, meaning ways to control pain without pills. The intervention pairs a smartphone app with a weekly telehealth pain management (health) coach. Health coaches will motivate and engage patients to set and achieve their pain management goals through weekly telehealth sessions primarily over Zoom. Coaches will be paired with patients to help them navigate and complete 12 weekly, online health modules focused on pain management while tracking and reporting participant progress to researchers. Online modules include mindfulness-based meditation, light physical therapy or movement as medicine, and cognitive-behavioral therapy where patients are guided to think about how their thoughts affect their experience of pain. Coaches will also help to recruit and onboard participants from their designated community over the two year study. Coaches will receive 4-6 weeks of in-depth training in the clinical intervention and the use of the smartphone app, followed by ongoing quality assurance booster sessions. Coaches will be supervised by clinical faculty who are co-investigators for the INSPIRE project. Responsibilities include:
build a relationship with the patient, maximize cultural sensitivity and connection, reinforce engagement with modules of the INSPIRE mobile application, become familiar with INSPIRE tools and be able to answer questions about them, understand clinical measures and electronic dashboards used in the INSPIRE study, answer basic questions about pain and social resources, and assist with basic technical/smartphone/Zoom difficulties. Note:
This is a 1-year Contract 80% FTE Hybrid 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 factors including work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions 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 $52,800 - $112,000 (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) at UCSF, with more than 600 full-time faculty. The mission includes research, teaching, patient care, and public service. The Department has a decentralized organizational structure across four locations and approximately 38 divisions. UCSF DOM is consistently ranked among the top departments of medicine in the country. The Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) is one of the divisions within DOM and SOM, housing a large team focused on patient care, research, and education. DGIM has more than 75 faculty, almost 45 MSPs/VCPs/post-doctoral trainees, over 70 learners, and 150+ staff, serving more than 25,000 diverse patients with expenditures over $33M. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Fluent Spanish-speaker and reader. Basic knowledge of the health promotion and education field. Skills associated with the delivery of health promotion and education programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Effective interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group. Preferred Qualifications
Basic technological skills (e.g., Zoom, smartphone applications, health dashboards). Familiarity with health coaching, patient navigators and patient/family-centered healthcare. Coaching and motivational interviewing skills. Basic knowledge of health conditions related to chronic pain. Familiarity with SMART goal-setting. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple patients 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 biomedical research, graduate-level education, 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 leading experts in nearly every area of health and are home to five Nobel laureates. Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community committed to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence (PRIDE values). We are also committed to equity in care and workforce, building a diverse community, and fostering culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to contribute to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. 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
80% Location
San Francisco, CA Work Style
Flexible Shift
Days Additional Shift Details
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Health Coaches
will play an integral role in providing ongoing support for chronic pain patients enrolled in the INSPIRE study. INSPIRE (Integrating Non-pharmacological Strategies for Pain with Inclusion, Respect, and Equity) is an NIH-funded digital health study that delivers a chronic pain intervention for the Black, Chinese, and Latinx communities. The main goal of the INSPIRE project is to help patients with chronic pain learn about non-pharmacologic options for pain control, meaning ways to control pain without pills. The intervention pairs a smartphone app with a weekly telehealth pain management (health) coach. Health coaches will motivate and engage patients to set and achieve their pain management goals through weekly telehealth sessions primarily over Zoom. Coaches will be paired with patients to help them navigate and complete 12 weekly, online health modules focused on pain management while tracking and reporting participant progress to researchers. Online modules include mindfulness-based meditation, light physical therapy or movement as medicine, and cognitive-behavioral therapy where patients are guided to think about how their thoughts affect their experience of pain. Coaches will also help to recruit and onboard participants from their designated community over the two year study. Coaches will receive 4-6 weeks of in-depth training in the clinical intervention and the use of the smartphone app, followed by ongoing quality assurance booster sessions. Coaches will be supervised by clinical faculty who are co-investigators for the INSPIRE project. Responsibilities include:
build a relationship with the patient, maximize cultural sensitivity and connection, reinforce engagement with modules of the INSPIRE mobile application, become familiar with INSPIRE tools and be able to answer questions about them, understand clinical measures and electronic dashboards used in the INSPIRE study, answer basic questions about pain and social resources, and assist with basic technical/smartphone/Zoom difficulties. Note:
This is a 1-year Contract 80% FTE Hybrid 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 factors including work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions 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 $52,800 - $112,000 (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) at UCSF, with more than 600 full-time faculty. The mission includes research, teaching, patient care, and public service. The Department has a decentralized organizational structure across four locations and approximately 38 divisions. UCSF DOM is consistently ranked among the top departments of medicine in the country. The Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) is one of the divisions within DOM and SOM, housing a large team focused on patient care, research, and education. DGIM has more than 75 faculty, almost 45 MSPs/VCPs/post-doctoral trainees, over 70 learners, and 150+ staff, serving more than 25,000 diverse patients with expenditures over $33M. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Fluent Spanish-speaker and reader. Basic knowledge of the health promotion and education field. Skills associated with the delivery of health promotion and education programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Effective interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group. Preferred Qualifications
Basic technological skills (e.g., Zoom, smartphone applications, health dashboards). Familiarity with health coaching, patient navigators and patient/family-centered healthcare. Coaching and motivational interviewing skills. Basic knowledge of health conditions related to chronic pain. Familiarity with SMART goal-setting. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple patients 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 biomedical research, graduate-level education, 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 leading experts in nearly every area of health and are home to five Nobel laureates. Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community committed to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence (PRIDE values). We are also committed to equity in care and workforce, building a diverse community, and fostering culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to contribute to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. 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
80% Location
San Francisco, CA Work Style
Flexible Shift
Days Additional Shift Details
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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