15 Dec 2025
Freelance Mental Wellness Coach (Remote – U.S.)
Job Description
About Buddy
Buddy is a supportive space where users can talk to trained coaches who help them feel lighter, calmer, and more heard through real human conversation. Our work is non-clinical: coaches do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions.
Role Summary
As a Mental Wellness Coach, you will hold empathetic, supportive 1:1 conversations with users, helping them explore emotions, reflect, and feel understood without offering therapy or clinical guidance.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct 1:1 supportive, non-clinical conversations.
- Validate user emotions without judgment.
- Ask reflective questions providing clarity.
- Maintain boundaries and confidentiality.
- Follow the platform’s safety and escalation protocol.
- Submit brief post-session notes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
- Native/professional-level spoken English.
- High emotional intelligence and empathy.
- Quiet, distraction-free environment.
- Ability to handle sensitive topics with maturity.
This is not a therapy or clinical role.
Why Join Buddy?
- Flexible hours.
- Fully remote.
- Meaningful, and impactful conversations every day.