Cancer Genetic Counselor - Risk, Testing & Counseling

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks a cancer genetic counselor to provide comprehensive genetic services for families with hereditary cancer syndromes, including risk assessment, testing coordination, and counseling. The role requires documenting family histories, interpreting pedigrees, and communicating complex concepts clearly to patients.

Responsibilities include developing educational materials, delivering presentations, assisting with outreach, supervising trainees, and contributing to research

Qualifications

• 2 years of genetic counseling experience.
• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling required.
• ABGC Certification within 3 years of graduation preferred.
• Experience with Cancer Genetic Counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop written educational materials for patients and providers.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to professional and lay audiences.
• Assist with outreach activities.
• Supervise students in clinical rotations in the Genetic Counseling Training Program.
• Attend administrative meetings of the Cancer Genetic Counseling Program and related conferences.
• Assist in clinical supervision of Genetics Fellows in the Cancer Genetic Counseling Program.
• Participate in didactic instruction of trainees.
• Assist in development and conduct of clinical research protocols.
• Assist in manuscript preparation and grant writing.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Risk assessment

Education

Master's in Genetic Counseling

ABGC Certification

Cancer genetics experience

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks a cancer genetic counselor to provide comprehensive genetic services for families with hereditary cancer syndromes, including risk assessment, testing coordination, and counseling. The role requires documenting family histories, interpreting pedigrees, and communicating complex concepts clearly to patients.

Responsibilities include developing educational materials, delivering presentations, assisting with outreach, supervising trainees, and contributing to research