Wellness Advisor, Biomedical
Apply Job ID 43998 Date posted 08/31/2026Job Family:
Program Management
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
We are seeking a full-time Wellness Advisor to support the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) in providing strategic direction, direct advising, educational programmingto biomedical trainees in the NIH Intramural Research Program. This position is hybrid role primarily based at the NIH main campus in Bethesda, Maryland, with attendance at in-person meetings, workshops, or events asrequired.
What You Will Do:
Provide strategic vision and subject matter expertise for wellness, resilience, emotional health, trainee persistence, mentoring challenges, workplace and interpersonal concerns, and other barriers to success in research environments.
Meet individually with trainees and staff to discuss wellbeing and emotional health concerns, develop individualized wellness strategies, and navigate challenging academic, professional, and personal situations.
Coordinate support for trainees experiencing acute stressors and connect individuals with appropriate NIH or external resources in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Coordinate multiple wellness advisors through regular meetings, appropriate case discussions, trainee connections, and referrals to outside support resources when needed.
Design and deliver wellness and resilience workshops, support groups, small-group discussions, guided meditation, journaling sessions, and community-building activities for intramural and extramural audiences.
Support high-profile programming, including the Mental Health Series, Resilience Series, and new wellness and resilience initiatives directed by the Government.
Develop educational materials, blog posts, facilitation guides, presentations, and other wellness-related content; provide editorial guidance and review to contributing writers.
Collaborate across OITE, NIH offices, and external partners to plan, integrate, and align wellness initiatives and special events.
Coordinate event logistics, calendars, participant communications, outreach materials, and marketing plans for wellness resources, events, and support groups.
Evaluate participation, engagement, and program effectiveness using Government-approved qualitative and/or quantitative methods, and recommend continuous improvements based on findings, feedback, and emerging trends.
Prepare required work plans, monthly activity reports, programming plans, event materials, evaluation reports, and annual summaries in accordance with Government direction and due dates.
Maintain confidentiality, privacy, discretion, and professional conduct in all trainee and staff interactions, and do not represent services as clinical treatment unless specifically authorized and appropriately credentialed
Travel, as authorized, to NIH branch campuses or other approved locations within 50 miles of the NIH main campus.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience in wellness advising, resilience programming, trainee development, and/or mental health-informed support services for academic, biomedical, or research populations.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in wellness, resilience, emotional health, and trainee support.
Experience designing and implementing educational and support programming.
Experience working with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, or similar trainee populations.
Experience facilitating workshops, small-group discussions, and community-building events.
Experience coordinating complex stakeholder relationships and cross-functional initiatives.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, accessible, and audience-appropriate materials.
Ability to recognize when a trainee should be referred to appropriate clinical, NIH, or external support services.
Ability to safeguard sensitive personal information and follow applicable NIH, HHS, and Federal requirements for confidentiality, privacy, records handling, and professional conduct.
Ability to complete any required suitability determination and obtain an NIH PIV badge or other access credentials.
Incumbent capture – no other candidates were considered due to an identified incumbent who meets the labor category requirements provided by the customer
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Advanced degree in counseling, psychology, public health, social work, education, organizational development, or a related field.
Experience evaluating wellness programs and using findings to support continuous improvement.
Experience developing wellness communications, educational content, or support group programming.
Experience supporting trainee wellbeing within NIH, academic, biomedical, research, or similarly complex environments.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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