Community Doula - (Minnesota - statewide)

Malama Health • Duluth, MN

4h • Remote

About The Position

Malama is expanding its doula provider network in Minnesota and is looking for experienced birth doulas to support pregnant and postpartum Medicaid members. As a Malama doula, you will remain an independent practitioner while Malama supports the administrative side of working with health insurance, including provider enrollment, credentialing, billing, and payment. This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity, not a W-2 employment position.

Requirements

• Experienced birth doula practicing in Minnesota
• Approved for the Minnesota Doula Registry, or eligible and willing to complete the registration process
• Willing to complete applicable Minnesota Medicaid and health-plan enrollment and credentialing requirements
• Experience providing prenatal, labor/birth, and postpartum support
• A people person and team player. You are positive and empathetic when supporting members and open and honest when providing feedback to help us improve.
• Mission-driven and impact-oriented. You are passionate about maternal health and Malama’s mission to improve outcomes and close equity gaps.
• Deep ties to and/or lived experience in the communities you serve.

Nice To Haves

• You do not need years of experience to apply — passion, community roots, and a commitment to birth equity matter most.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical prenatal, labor/birth, and postpartum doula support.
• Provide culturally responsive emotional, informational, and physical support aligned with each member’s preferences and needs.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services.
• Follow applicable privacy, documentation, quality, and payer requirements.
• Coordinate with Malama’s care team when a member needs support outside the doula scope of practice.

Benefits

• Malama supports provider enrollment, credentialing, billing, and administrative processes associated with delivering covered doula services.
• Flexible, Independent Practice: You set your availability and can continue operating your own doula practice and working with other organizations.
• Reliable Payment: Malama handles billing for services delivered through Malama and pays doulas on a regular payment schedule. Compensation based on applicable reimbursable doula services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed