Behavioral Health Coach (Remote, Freelance)

About the role

We are looking for qualified Behavioral Health Coaches to join our telehealth platform, Intellect. In this freelance, remote position you will deliver 30‑minute video sessions that support clients’ mental wellbeing and personal development, focusing on sub‑clinical issues such as work stress, procrastination, and work‑life balance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct one‑on‑one telehealth coaching sessions with clients via the Intellect platform.
• Help clients define and pursue personal, career, or relationship goals.
• Address sub‑clinical mental health concerns using evidence‑based coaching techniques.
• Collaborate with the internal clinical team to suggest improvements to the program and platform.

Required profile

• Active International Coaching Federation (ICF) certification **or** a Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling.
• ICF‑certified coaches must have at least 200 coaching hours; counsellors must have at least 300 clinical hours post‑graduation.
• Proficiency in English and the local language of Burundi.
• Prior experience in Employee Assistance Programs, adult counselling, or managerial coaching is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of coaching techniques and evidence‑based approaches such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, or SFBT.

What we offer

• Flexible freelance contract with the ability to set your own business hours.
• Opportunity to supplement an existing job or private practice.
• Collaboration with an international community of mental‑health professionals.