Lactation Counselor - Part time
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join County of Mecklenburg, NC as a Lactation Counselor – Part Time, M-F in United States. Lactation Counselor - Part time WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Please apply by May 7, 2026 Hiring Range: $25.06 - $32.
Key Responsibilities
- unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required.
- Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.
- snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.
- earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.
Requirements
- site 5 days a week. Part
- Provide lactation education, counseling, support and consistent follow
- up contacts with clients during pregnancy, pre and post birth, and throughout the lactation process
- Schedule client appointments; coordinate intakes and transfers; assess income and residence for WIC certification; and maintain proper chart documentation
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $52K - $68K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with County of Mecklenburg, NC in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lactation Counselor - Part time at County of Mecklenburg, NC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Lactation Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Lactation Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Lactation Counseling position at County of Mecklenburg, NC is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($32k–$32k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Lactation counseling, Breastfeeding education, Patient education, Health history documentation, Client scheduling, Anthropometric measurement, Public health intervention, Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Lactation Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: Provide lactation education, counseling, and emotional support to pregnant women and new mothers within the WIC program. Maintain accurate client records, schedule appointments, and assist with WIC certification and equipment issuance.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedule. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
yesterday
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