Lactation Consultant

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

Provide compassionate, expert breastfeeding support, education, and counseling to new and expectant parents in both hospital and outpatient settings.

Key Duties

• Assess lactation needs and evaluate breastfeeding challenges.
• Develop individualized lactation care plans to support optimal 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 a focus on safety, comfort, and evidence-based guidance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in lactation counseling and breastfeeding support.
• Strong communication and empathetic patient education skills.
• Ability to assess needs, create tailored care plans, and provide follow-up guidance.
• Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.