Certified Breastfeeding Specialist; CBS) or Certified Lactation Counselor; CLC)

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)

Location:

Taos, New Mexico (Multiple Locations Available)
Department:
Maternal Health
Company: MECA Therapies, LLC

CBS/CLC provider is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based lactation support and education to clients during the prenatal, postpartum, and through the lactation process. This role combines direct client care with health education and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote successful infant feeding and overall maternal wellness. CBS/CLC reports to the director of maternal health for caseload reporting/production, daily activities, EMR questions, and administrative needs.

CBS/CLC is supervised by IBCLC for clinical lactation support. CBS/CLC works closely with in MECA’s maternal health team, including CHWs and care coordinator s, to ensure clients receive seamless, culturally responsive breastfeeding support. In addition to one-on-one consultations, the CBS/CLC provider will facilitate group education sessions, identify feeding-related risk factors, and connect families to additional resources. This position plays a vital role in advancing MECA’s maternal health mission by improving breastfeeding outcomes and empowering families through compassionate, informed care.

• Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS)/Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credential required;
• Community Health Worker Certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of breastfeeding physiology, infant nutrition, latch techniques, milk production management, and pumping guidance.
• Experience supporting a variety of feeding methods (e.g., exclusive breastfeeding, combination feeding, expressed milk) and resolving common lactation issues (e.g., position, latch and feeding processes).
• Strong understanding of perinatal health, maternal mental health, and how psychosocial factors affect infant feeding success.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed care to clients from diverse backgrounds, including high-risk or underserved populations.
• Familiarity with community resources, including WIC, public health programs, hospitals, and home-visiting initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills — able to convey complex clinical information in a warm, accessible manner.
• Competence with digital documentation, practice management systems, or electronic health records (EHRs).
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, including nurses, doulas, care coordinators, CHWs, early intervention, and home visiting.
• Two (2) years ofrelevanthealthcare-related experiencestronglypreferred.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft and database
• Provenabilitytocultivate andmaintainclientrelationships.
• Extensive knowledge of local health resources and navigating government services.
• Bilingual or multilingual ability strongly preferred in regions with diverse populations.

The CBS/CLC will operate within Local, State, and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA policies and procedures. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide evidence-based breastfeeding education and direct lactation support during prenatal, postpartum, and early infancy periods through in-person and virtual visits when clinically appropriate to support client’s needs and approved/communicated with the leadership team.
• Implement plan
  completed by IBCLC to address challenges under the guidance of IBCLC such as latching difficulties, milk supply concerns, pain during nursing, and infant weight gain issues.
• Refer client to or staff case with IBCLC if an area of concern arises at any time during the lactation support period that is outside of the scope of the CBS/CLC.
• Collaborate with MECA’s IBCLCs, CHWs, Care Coordinators, Early Intervention, and Home Visiting to develop integrated care plans that promote successful infant feeding and maternal wellness.
• Facilitate individual and group-based lactation education sessions for clients and families, emphasizing culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.
• Screen for maternal and…