Support quit planning, quit date coaching, and relapse prevention — from home. No experience needed.
Virelia Health connects Tobacco Cessation Coaches with remote opportunities across healthcare organizations — quitlines, health plans, tobacco cessation programs, respiratory care teams, and public health organizations.
We are seeking motivated Remote Tobacco Cessation Coaches for entry-level and early-career opportunities supporting quit attempts across the United States.
A Remote Tobacco Cessation Coach supports quit planning, quit date coaching, relapse prevention, and quit milestone tracking to help participants quit tobacco and nicotine. Working within the cessation program's scope, the Tobacco Cessation Coach is the empathetic, non-judgmental professional who helps participants build a personalized quit plan, prepare for their quit date, manage cravings and triggers, work through relapses, and celebrate quit milestones — so participants quit for good and the program achieves cessation outcomes.
No certification is required for some roles. No prior tobacco cessation coaching experience is required. Paid training is provided. This role is well-suited to candidates who are naturally empathetic, comfortable with cessation coaching, and take pride in helping people quit — including career changers, recent graduates, and first-time remote workers coming from cessation coaching, respiratory support, public health, health coaching, or patient support roles.
The specific program, delivery format (individual or quitline), and scope of responsibilities will depend on the employer and assignment.
This opportunity may be suitable for professionals searching for tobacco cessation coach jobs, remote quit coach, work-from-home cessation jobs, entry-level healthcare jobs no experience, quitline coach, or virtual smoking cessation coach roles.
Some entry-level Tobacco Cessation Coach roles do not require certification. Employers provide paid training on cessation coaching methods, quit planning, relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, cessation pharmacotherapy basics, and HIPAA compliance. If you are empathetic, comfortable with cessation coaching, and open to learning, you may qualify without any prior certification. Note: Some employers may prefer or require CTTS (Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist) certification or Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence training — always confirm the specific requirements with the employer during your interview.
This is a true entry-level role. No prior tobacco cessation coaching experience is required. Employers provide paid training on cessation coaching methods, quit planning, relapse prevention, craving and trigger management, cessation pharmacotherapy adherence support, documentation standards, and HIPAA compliance. If you are empathetic, comfortable with cessation coaching, and can learn new software, you're a great fit. Many of our Tobacco Cessation Coaches come from cessation coaching, respiratory support, public health, health coaching, and patient support roles.
This position offers $18–$28 per hour — an elevated range reflecting the behavior-specific knowledge, quit-plan coaching responsibility, and outcome tracking this role carries. Tobacco Cessation Coaching sits above generalist coaching roles on the career ladder, and the compensation reflects that. Entry-level candidates typically start around $18–$20 and advance toward $28 as they build cessation expertise and program experience.
Remote tobacco cessation coaching runs on scheduled coaching sessions and quit-cycle check-ins, giving your workday predictability and structure. Programs typically offer daytime weekday coverage, with some programs offering evening or weekend session slots to accommodate participant availability (especially during early quit weeks when support needs are highest). Many coaches work flexible 8-hour days, and some work part-time schedules around school or family commitments. There are no clinical duties and no in-person office requirements; the role is primarily telephonic or video-based coaching. We offer both full-time and part-time positions. Discuss your preferred schedule during your interview.
As a Remote Tobacco Cessation Coach, you may support participants across a range of cessation coaching tasks.
Remote tobacco cessation coaching is a growing area — driven by increased demand for cessation support, expanded virtual quitline programs, and the recognition that dedicated Tobacco Cessation Coaches improve quit rates, reduce relapse, and improve participant health outcomes. Remote Tobacco Cessation Coaches extend cessation capacity, support participants through quit attempts, and improve cessation outcomes across organizations.
Depending on the program, tobacco cessation coaching may focus on:
The Tobacco Cessation Coach's role is to provide cessation coaching within the program's scope — including readiness assessment, quit planning, quit date support, craving and trigger management, relapse prevention, documentation, and quit outcome tracking. Clinical decisions, medical advice, and clinical judgment remain with clinical leadership; the Tobacco Cessation Coach supports the participant's quit journey and coordinates with clinical teams, cessation program managers, and quitline leadership.
This structure keeps the role focused on quit planning, quit date coaching, relapse prevention, quit milestone tracking, documentation, and cessation outcomes.
The Tobacco Cessation Coach handles the quit-focused coaching that helps participants quit tobacco and nicotine for good — participants need a personalized quit plan, preparation and support around their quit date, and skills to manage cravings, triggers, and relapses over time. You'll assess readiness (using motivational interviewing), help build a quit plan (personalized and practical), coach through the quit date (the highest-risk moment), teach craving and trigger management (evidence-based techniques), support relapse prevention (and relapse recovery), and track quit milestones (celebrating progress and 7-day/30-day quit rates).
Depending on the cessation program and focus, you may support participants by:
Empathy, cessation coaching skill, and reliability are essential — Tobacco Cessation Coaches help participants quit tobacco and nicotine for good.
A Remote Tobacco Cessation Coach may follow a structured workflow across each quit cycle.
Depending on the program's protocols, you may:
Tobacco cessation coaching work directly involves participant information, including names, contact details, tobacco use history, quit attempts, health context, and cessation pharmacotherapy information. All cessation work must comply with HIPAA privacy rules, organizational participant privacy policy, cessation documentation standards, and the Tobacco Cessation Coach's scope of practice. Tobacco Cessation Coaches do not diagnose, treat, prescribe, or provide clinical advice. Clinical concerns, medical questions, and situations requiring clinical judgment must be escalated to clinical teams following the employer's escalation protocol. Tobacco Cessation Coaches must maintain HIPAA compliance and protect participant data across all cessation work.
Experience or background in any of the following may be beneficial — but none are required:
A typical day may begin by logging into the cessation coaching system — reviewing the day's coaching schedule, checking for new participant enrollments, and identifying any follow-ups from previous sessions.
You'll review the coaching schedule — scanning the day's sessions, preparing participant notes, and identifying any priority calls (especially participants in the early quit days).
You'll assess readiness — connecting with participants, understanding their quit readiness, and meeting them where they are with motivational interviewing.
You'll build quit plans — helping participants set a quit date, prepare their environment, identify supports, and plan for cravings and triggers.
You'll coach through the quit date — providing high-touch support on and around the quit day, when cravings and risks are highest.
You'll teach craving and trigger management — using evidence-based techniques (delay, distract, breathe, support) and helping participants plan for high-risk situations.
You'll support relapse prevention — preparing participants for slips, reducing the shame of relapse, and helping them get back on track quickly if they slip.
You'll support pharmacotherapy adherence — helping participants stay on their NRT, cessation medications, or combination therapy per their clinician's guidance.
You'll document and track — recording each session accurately in the cessation system and updating quit attempt, quit date, and 7-day/30-day quit outcome metrics.
You'll escalate when needed — routing clinical questions, safety concerns, or clinical concerns to clinical teams per protocol.
Between sessions, you'll coordinate with program managers, cessation leadership, and clinical teams as needed, and support quit-rate and program reporting.
Throughout the day, you'll work across multiple cessation, quitline, and communication systems, document your cessation activity accurately, support program quality goals, and maintain HIPAA compliance across all cessation work.
The role combines readiness assessment, quit planning, quit date coaching, craving and trigger management support, relapse prevention, documentation, and quit outcome tracking.
Unlike clinical roles that require a nursing license or clinical certification, this entry-level Tobacco Cessation Coach role is often accessible without a credential — you help participants quit tobacco and nicotine for good.
This position is designed for remote cessation coaching delivery.
Depending on the employer, you may work with:
Candidates should have a stable internet connection suitable for video sessions and cessation platform access, a private, quiet workspace suitable for confidential coaching sessions, and comfort with multiple cessation and communication tools. Some employers provide equipment (including headsets); others require you to supply your own computer. Requirements vary by employer.
Remote Tobacco Cessation Coach roles are currently in highest demand in states with large quitlines, health plans, tobacco cessation programs, respiratory care teams, and public health organizations:
Top-demand states: Texas, Florida, California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, Tennessee, Michigan.
Strong secondary markets: Colorado, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Most remote Tobacco Cessation Coach roles require U.S. residency and eligibility to work in the United States. Some employers require specific state residency (especially state-funded quitlines); others hire nationwide. Requirements vary by employer. Always confirm certification requirements with the employer before applying — some roles require or prefer CTTS certification or Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence training, and others do not.
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This position offers $18–$28 per hour, based on experience, geographic location, and assignment requirements. This is an elevated range reflecting the behavior-specific knowledge, quit-plan coaching responsibility, and outcome tracking this position carries. Entry-level candidates typically start around $18–$20 and advance toward $28 as they build cessation expertise and program experience.
Benefits are assignment-specific and may vary depending on whether the opportunity is full-time, part-time, contract, or direct hire. Depending on the employer, benefits may include:
Remote tobacco cessation coaching is expanding rapidly — driven by increased demand for cessation support, expanded virtual quitline programs, and the recognition that dedicated Tobacco Cessation Coaches improve quit rates and reduce relapse.
Many Tobacco Cessation Coaches find remote roles appealing because they offer:
It may be particularly suitable for career changers, recent graduates, first-time remote workers, and anyone who wants to start a career in healthcare without needing a clinical license or healthcare certification — especially those coming from cessation coaching, respiratory support, public health, health coaching, or patient support roles.
No experience? No problem. Apply today and tell us about your cessation coaching skills, empathy, and preferred schedule — we'll match you with the right entry-level cessation role.
Questions? Contact: hr@virelia-health.com
A home-office setup designed for remote nursing, telehealth, clinical coordination, education, and other patient-facing healthcare work.
We connect motivated candidates with entry-level healthcare programs that provide training and support.
No prior healthcare experience needed — employers train you on cessation coaching, quit planning, relapse prevention, and HIPAA.
Structured weekday work with some flexibility for participant sessions.
We work with quitlines, health plans, tobacco cessation programs, respiratory care teams, and public health organizations nationwide.
Tobacco Cessation Coach experience opens doors into senior cessation coach, quitline supervisor, cessation program manager, and public health roles.
Submit your application — highlight your cessation coaching skills, empathy, and interest in quit support.
We review your communication skills, coaching ability, and remote work setup.
Meet the cessation team and learn about the program, participants, and systems.
Complete paid cessation training and begin coaching participants with full support.
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