Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Doula

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeDetroit, MI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Successful completion of doula training from an MDHHS-approved qualified doula training program or organization is required.
One year of doula experience is required, with patient references available.
Must be able to travel within 15–20 minutes of the hospital.
Basic computer skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.
Must be able to foster connections to related community resources and people.
Doula certification and a valid driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

Create relationships with families during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Provide education outreach and help ensure pregnant patients have access to wellness services and receive ongoing care and follow-up.
Provide emotional support during acute care admissions.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Maternal Infant Health Equity and the Doula Supervisor, responsible for creating relationships with families during pregnancy and the post-partum period. Provides education outreach and works to ensure that pregnant patients have access to wellness services and receive on going care and follow up. Provides emotional support during acute care admissions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Successful completion of Doula training from MDHHS-approved qualified doula training program or organization. One year of Doula experience with patient references available.
Ability to travel within 15-20 minutes of the hospital.
Basic computer and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to foster connections to related resources/people within the community.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

Doula certification. Valid driver's license.

Additional Information

About the Company

Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Henry Ford Health operates a large Michigan health system that provides a full range of medical services through 13 acute-care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home health, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and more, along with health insurance and related retail. It delivers care via a network of hospitals and clinics offering primary, preventive, specialty, surgical, and rehabilitative services, with options for in-person and virtual visits, while also supporting research and education to improve treatments. The system stands out as one of Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers with over 50,000 team members and more than 550 sites, and it is repeatedly recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and multi-organ transplants, underpinned by strong research funding. Its goal is to partner with patients and communities to provide high-quality care, advance medical research, and educate the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40.3M
Headquarters: Detroit, MI
Founded: 1915

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