Pregnancy & Birth Doula (Glendale, CA)

Loula

Glendale, US

Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience as a birth doula in California and value flexibility in building your practice. The role is structured for independent contractors who want administrative support and insurance billing handled.

Best fit for

Experienced doulas seeking to focus on client care without handling insurance paperwork.
— “We manage insurance verification, billing, and payment so you can spend your time with clients”
Independent providers who want to keep their own clients while receiving additional referrals.
— “keep your own clients and practice alongside your work with Loula”
Doulas with established credentials and a track record of at least three births.
— “attended 3 births as a doula, OR 5 years of experience as a doula”

Things to consider

You must be located in California to be considered for this partnership.
— “if you are not located in California we will be unable to move forward”
Payment is tied to billable hours, with rates that vary by insurance plan.
— “rates varying by payer and plan”
The role is structured as an independent contractor, not an employee.
— “You're an independent contractor in a non-exclusive network”

How to stand out

Emphasize your experience with diverse birthing situations and client backgrounds.
— “network of over 500 experienced and diverse doulas”
Highlight your ability to work autonomously while utilizing shared resources.
— “Join a network of experienced doulas with access to shared resources”
Showcase your commitment to making doula care accessible through insurance partnerships.
— “making it possible for insured families to access the care they deserve”
Detail your existing credentials like CPR and HIPAA training upfront.
— “Adult and infant CPR training, HIPAA training, liability insurance”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

up to $134/hour of billable time
direct deposits twice a month
free, hassle-free credentialing
client referrals through Loula's referral program

Typical background

experienced birth doulacompleted 16 hours of birth doula training

Skills & requirements

Required

Doula TrainingAdult And Infant CPR TrainingHipaa TrainingLiability Insurance

Preferred

5 Years Of Experience As A Doula

About the role

Original posting from Loula via Ashby

Loula is seeking experienced birth doulas to join our growing network of independent doula providers! You must complete this interest form https://joinloula.typeform.com/to/QEayjcDP to move forward in our process! We're excited to hear from you!
✨ ABOUT LOULA
With a network of over 500 experienced and diverse doulas, Loula https://joinloula.com is building the leading provider network for birth and postpartum doula care. We partner with both Medicaid and commercial health insurance plans to make it easier for doulas to accept health insurance without the administrative burden.
Loula offers full-service support for Medicaid enrollment, credentialing, insurance verification, medical billing, and payment to doulas in California. By taking on the operational complexity, Loula empowers doulas to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care.
We believe every birthing person deserves access to high-quality doula support, not just those who can afford to pay out of pocket. Our mission is to help doulas build thriving practices while making it possible for insured families to access the care they deserve.
💰 WHY PARTNER WITH LOULA?
We partner with our doulas every step of the way:
How much can I make? Up to $134/hour of billable time, with rates varying by payer and plan.
Direct deposits twice a month. Don't worry about denied claims! We pay you regardless of claim outcomes, so you're never left waiting on payers to get paid.
Free, hassle-free credentialing: We get you credentialed with major Medicaid and commercial insurance plans in California, at no cost to you.
Client referrals, not cold outreach: Get referrals to insured clients through our client referral/doula matching program. Let our Care Navigator introduce you to amazing clients, no marketing spend required on your end.
Build your own practice, your way: You're an independent contractor in a non-exclusive network, so keep your own clients and practice alongside your work with Loula.
No minimums, no pressure: There are no client minimums or visit requirements. You decide how much or how little to take on.
Admin? Handled: We manage insurance verification, billing, and payment so you can spend your time with clients, not paperwork.
You're not alone: Join a network of experienced doulas with access to shared resources, community, and ongoing support.
🛠 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
You'll need one of the following:
Completed 16 hours of birth doula training AND attended 3 births as a doula, OR
5 years of experience as a doula, with 3 letters of recommendation
You'll also need:
Adult and infant CPR training
HIPAA training
Liability insurance
If you don't yet have CPR training, HIPAA training, liability insurance, or the letters of recommendation, you can still reach out! We can support you in getting set up with these requirements.
Please note that if you are not located in California and/or do not meet the minimum qualifications listed above, we will be unable to move forward with an introductory meeting.
📝 APPLICATION PROCESS
How can I learn more about partnering with Loula?
Click this link https://joinloula.typeform.com/to/QEayjcDP to submit an interest form and start the process
You'll be prompted to complete a few basic screening questions
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you'll be invited to schedule a call with our team
During this conversation, we'll get to know you, your experience, and your practice goals, and share more about how Loula works. This is meant to assess whether a partnership is a strong mutual fit.
Loula is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Source: Loula careers (Ashby)