Pregnancy & Birth Doula (Bakersfield, CA)

Loula; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposits twice a month

Free credentialing with plans in CA

Client referrals

Independent contractor model

No minimums

Administrative support

Job summary

Loula is seeking experienced birth doulas to join our growing network of independent doula providers in California. We offer credentialing, insurance verification, billing support, and timely payments to doulas.

As a partner, you remain an independent contractor, keep your own clients, and gain from client referrals, non-exclusivity, and admin support. Direct deposits occur twice a month, and there are no client minimums.

Qualifications

• CPR training is required.
• HIPAA training is required.
• Liability insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Join Loula's independent contractor network of doulas.
• Provide birth doula services to clients in California.

Skills

CPR training

HIPAA training

Liability insurance

Education

Birth doula training

3 births attended

5 years experience as a doula

3 letters of recommendation

Job description

Loula is seeking experienced birth doulas to join our growing network of independent doula providers!

About Loula

With a network of over 500 experienced and diverse doulas, Loula 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?

• 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.

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.