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Doula - Contingent - Metro Detroit (Henry Ford)

In the United States, significant racial disparities exist in maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly among Black and Latinx birthing persons. Research shows that in addition to standard nursing care, continuous one-on-one emotional support—such as that provided by Doulas—leads to improved labor outcomes. Studies have demonstrated that this support can shorten labor, reduce the need for analgesia and operative deliveries, and increase overall satisfaction with the birthing experience.

Our mission is to enhance maternal health and well-being, reduce maternal mortality rates, and eliminate racial disparities in health outcomes. To achieve this, we integrate evidence-based practices, including the support of Doulas and Community Health Workers (CHWs), to guide and assist new and expecting mothers through a comprehensive network of social, emotional, and clinical care.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Maternal Infant Health Equity and the Doula Supervisor. Responsible for creating relationships with families during pregnancy and the post-partum period. Provides education outreach and works to ensure that pregnant patients have access to wellness services and receive on going care and follow up. Provides emotional support during acute care admissions.

What we are looking for:

+ + Successful completion of Doula training from MDHHS-approved qualified doula training program or organization.

+ Fully certified as a doula and able to provide doula certification.

+ One year of Doula experience with patient references available.

+ Minimum of 3 births as the primary doula.

+ Ability to travel within 15-20 minutes of the hospital.

+ Basic computer and strong interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to foster connections to related resources/people within the community.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

+ High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

+ Successful completion of Doula training from MDHHS-approved qualified doula training program or organization.

+ One year of Doula experience with patient references available.

+ Ability to travel within 15-20 minutes of the hospital.

+ Basic computer and strong interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to foster connections to related resources/people within the community.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

+ Doula certification.

+ Valid driver's license.

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

+ Department: WHS Doula Program

+ Shift: Variable

+ Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.