Compassionate Lactation Support Specialist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a dedicated lactation support professional to provide compassionate breastfeeding guidance in hospital and outpatient settings. The role focuses on assessing needs, crafting individualized care plans, and delivering evidence-based education to new and expectant parents.

Collaborative teamwork with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals ensures coordinated care and safe, comfortable support for families navigating breastfeeding

Qualifications

• Lactation counseling expertise and breastfeeding support.
• Strong communication and empathetic patient education skills.
• Ability to assess needs, create care plans, and provide follow-up guidance.
• Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess lactation needs and evaluate breastfeeding challenges.
• Develop individualized lactation care plans to support infant feeding outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on breastfeeding techniques, resources, and best practices.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals to coordinate care.
• Deliver patient-centered support with safety, comfort, and evidence-based guidance.

Skills

Lactation counseling

Breastfeeding support

Patient education

Collaborative care

Job description

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a dedicated lactation support professional to provide compassionate breastfeeding guidance in hospital and outpatient settings. The role focuses on assessing needs, crafting individualized care plans, and delivering evidence-based education to new and expectant parents.

Collaborative teamwork with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals ensures coordinated care and safe, comfortable support for families navigating breastfeeding