Pregnancy & Birth Doula (San Mateo, CA)

Loula
San Mateo
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level birth doulas who are experienced and want to build their practice while leveraging Loula's insurance and administrative support. This role is best suited for those located in California and seeking a non-exclusive, flexible partnership with a focus on client referrals and operational ease.

Best fit for

  • Experienced doulas in California looking to reduce administrative burdens and grow their practice with insurance support
    โ€” โ€œWe partner with both Medicaid and commercial health insurance plansโ€
  • Independent professionals who prefer autonomy in managing their client load and practice goals
    โ€” โ€œYou're an independent contractor in a non-exclusive networkโ€
  • Candidates who value a supportive community and ongoing resources for professional development
    โ€” โ€œJoin a network of experienced doulas with access to shared resources, community, and ongoing supportโ€

Things to consider

  • Geographic limitation to California-based providers, despite the flexibility of the role
    โ€” โ€œPlease note that if you are not located in Californiaโ€
  • No minimum client or visit requirements, but success may depend on active engagement with Loula's referral system
    โ€” โ€œNo minimums, no pressure: There are no client minimums or visit requirementsโ€

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with insured clients and your ability to manage referrals effectively
    โ€” โ€œClient referrals, not cold outreachโ€
  • Emphasize your independence and how you plan to balance Loula's partnership with your own practice
    โ€” โ€œBuild your own practice, your wayโ€
  • Showcase your administrative efficiency, as Loula handles insurance and billing on your behalf
    โ€” โ€œWe manage insurance verification, billing, and paymentโ€
Pace ยท VariedCollaboration ยท LowAutonomy ยท HighDecision Impact ยท IndividualLevel ยท Junior

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What success looks like

  • Provide exceptional care during pregnancy and birth
  • Build a thriving practice
Typical background
Completed 16 hours of birth doula training and attended 3 births as a doula5 years of experience as a doula

Skills & requirements

Required

Birth Doula TrainingCPR TrainingHipaa TrainingLiability Insurance

Preferred

Adult And Infant CPR TrainingLetters Of Recommendation

Stack & domain

Birth Doula TrainingCPR TrainingHipaa TrainingLiability InsuranceEmpathyCommunicationSupportHealthcareDoula Care

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!

โœจ 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.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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.

๐Ÿ›  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.

๐Ÿ“ 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)

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