Lactation Consultant (CLC)

The Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) provides safe, family-centered patient care by demonstrating specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding and human lactation. This role supports expectant and postpartum families through education, assessment, and individualized care planning to promote successful breastfeeding outcomes.

Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized lactation care plans for breastfeeding and pumping patients. The CLC provides out-patient lactation consultations in person or by telephone, including follow-up support and referrals to appropriate programs and community resources.

This role collaborates with patients, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to provide comprehensive lactation support during prenatal and postpartum periods. The CLC also participates in discharge education on topics such as breast pumps, donor milk, and evidence-based lactation practices, and supports the Texas Ten Step initiative.

The position reports to the Program Manager of Grand Beginnings and operates within a hospital setting with office hours from 8am to 12am, including weekends and holidays, with an on-call phone rotation. As part of UMC Health System, recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on maternal and infant health.