Req#: R40945
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Medical Practice Other
Full Time / Part Time:
Shift: First

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$59,758.00 – $68,681.00 – $81,224.00

 

 

This is a Grant Funded Position for a specified duration.

This Grant is scheduled to expire on:

2026-01-31

Baystate Franklin Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Mentor Doula (PMD) to join the Moms Do Care (MDC) EMPOWER Program in Greenfield, MA.

Peer Mentor Doula will provide support to Franklin and North Quabbin regions, with occasional support to Hampshire and Hampden counties.

*This position is Grant Funded predicted through 2030

RESPONSIBILITIES: Peer Mentor Doulas provide physical, emotional, and practical support to pregnant, postpartum, and parenting people (PPPP) with substance use disorder (SUD) throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

This role is grounded in a harm reduction, recovery-oriented, and patient-centered approach. The Peer Mentor Doula supports participants across healthcare, home, and community settings, offering full-spectrum doula care, advocacy, education, and connection to treatment and community resources. The position plays a vital role in improving access to care, reducing stigma, and supporting family stability and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the MDC EMPOWER interdisciplinary care team to increase access to services for pregnant, postpartum, and parenting people Provide nonjudgmental, evidence-based support to address barriers to treatment, stigma, and engagement in care Support individuals at any stage of substance use or recovery, utilizing harm reduction and multiple pathways to recovery Offer full-spectrum doula services during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum, including on-call coverage for labor and delivery Conduct regular in-person visits throughout the perinatal period, with increased frequency in the 6 weeks prior to birth and 8–12 weeks following birth Accompany clients to medical, behavioral health, court, and community appointments to provide advocacy and support Assist participants in navigating referrals, treatment plans, recovery plans, pregnancy plans, and birth plans Maintain accurate, timely, and complete client documentation, intakes, and required data collection Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and MDC EMPOWER training requirements Communicate urgent issues, participant crises, or safety concerns through the appropriate chain of command Maintain flexibility to work in varied settings including hospital, clinic, home, community locations, court, and correctional settings

SCHEDULE:

Per-diem, 15 hours a week Weekend/holiday coverage for on-call schedule On-call schedule required

LOCATION:

164 High St. Greenfield, MA Hybrid work opportunity- candidate must live in MA or CT

QUALIFICATIONS: 

High School diploma or GED, required Valid Drivers License, required Lived experience related to recovery, addiction, family separation, and/or mental health challenges in the perinatal period Must have completed Doula certification or training Registered MassHealth Doula Provider, preferred Geographic, social services, and recovery community knowledge of Franklin County and the North Quabbin region

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance Continuing education support and reimbursement Farm Share Memberships Free money coach advice from a certified professional Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.  We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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