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Our Team

With deep expertise in healthcare, our team of well-being experts is passionate about helping organizations reduce the barriers and stigma associated with mental health and burnout so employees can thrive, at work and at home.

Well-Being Experts Who Know Healthcare

Our nationwide team combines healthcare expertise with a passionate commitment to improving employee well-being.

 

With VITAL WorkLife, your people benefit from:

Flexible Care

Meeting people where they are, sessions are in-person, by phone, or virtually from 32,000 licensed counselors through our BetterHelp partnership.

Experienced Counselors

Actionable steps to improve burnout, team cohesion, and overall well-being is provided by 74,000+ master's and doctorate-level counselors.

Certified Coaches

Personalized physician peer coaching from 150+ consultants certified by the International Coaching Federation.

100% Confidential

Seeking mental health support is personal—care is compassionate, and privacy is protected and always HIPAA-compliant.

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"For more than 40 years, VITAL WorkLife has been at the forefront of well-being, constantly innovating to meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals. Today, as healthcare faces unprecedented challenges, our commitment to supporting clinicians and caregivers is stronger than ever." 

 

Mitch Best, CEO 

VITAL WorkLife 

Leadership Team

Our leadership team is dedicated to exceeding client and member expectations. They ensure operational excellence, foster a thriving workforce and champion continuous innovation while upholding our core values and purpose.

Advisory Council

Our advisors are strategically vetted, seasoned industry leaders (physicians, consultants, and well-being experts) who guide our unique well-being programs forward and contribute to the overall vision of the company.

Physician Peer Coaches

Our team of physicians, who are also certified coaches, bring extensive healthcare experience and a shared passion for supporting physicians, advanced practice providers, and residents in their roles. By understanding the unique challenges clinicians face, our coaches offer confidential guidance for establishing goals, boosting performance, and resolving personal and professional issues.

Nurse Peer Coaches

Our nurse peer coaches are both experienced registered nurses and a dynamic group of licensed therapists, counselors, coaches, and educators. Their diverse clinical backgrounds and varying lived experiences are crucial in helping nurses successfully navigate professional and personal challenges to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

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Peer Coaches

Our experienced chief well-being officer peer coaches—who actively serve in similar leadership roles—provide perspective and guidance on driving organizational well-being initiatives, while maintaining resilience when leading cultural change.

Educator Peer Coaches

Our certified educator peer coaches come from a variety of backgrounds including traditional and special education classrooms, inner-city schools, and post-secondary institutions. By supporting teachers and educators at all academic levels, unique challenges within academia can be addressed while enhancing their paths to improved well-being and professional development.

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Join our Team of Well-Being Experts

Interested in joining the VITAL WorkLife team on our mission to support the mental health and well-being needs of healthcare professionals?