Lactation Consultant (CLC)

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME seeks a Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding for patients and families. The role collaborates with the IBCLC team to tailor feeding plans and acts as a resource across the hospital with evidence-based care.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree, CLC certification, IBCLC within a year, and BLS either now or within 30 days of start. Experience in a hospital maternity setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree.
• Licenses/Certifications: CLC required; IBCLC within 1 year; BLS within 30 days.
• Experience: Hospital maternity or neonatal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide breastfeeding support and education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with IBCLC team to develop individual feeding plans.
• Serve as a resource within Maine Medical Center using evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Lactation counseling

Hospital maternity care

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 97078

Summary:

The Lactation Consultant role at Maine Medical Center Portland provides breastfeeding support and education for patients, and families within the Maine Medical Center service. Acts as a lactation counselor by collaborating with IBCLC team to develop individual feeding plans. Functions as a resource within Maine Medical Center. Utilizes evidence-based interventions that will foster optimum infant nutrition.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree
2. License/Certifications: Certification as a CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice required. Certification by the IBCLC is required within one year of start date. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: Experience in a hospital maternity or neonatal setting preferred.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $40.06to $54.20 per hour.

Compensation for part‑time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full‑time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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