Cancer Genetic Counselor - Risk, Testing & Education

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

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a cancer genetic counselor to provide clinical genetic services, counseling, and testing coordination for families with hereditary cancer syndromes. The role emphasizes collecting detailed family histories and risk assessment, interpreting results, and guiding medical management.

Case management and communications with patients and labs are essential. The position supports education, outreach, and research activities within the Cancer Genetic Counseling Program

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling with ABGC certification preferred.
• Experience in cancer genetics and family history assessment is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex genetic concepts to patients.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational materials for patients and providers.
• Deliver presentations to professional and lay audiences.
• Assist with outreach activities.
• Supervise students in clinical rotations.
• Participate in program and departmental meetings.
• Contribute to supervision of Genetics Fellows.
• Involve in didactic instruction of trainees.
• Assist in clinical research protocols and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Pedigree analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a cancer genetic counselor to provide clinical genetic services, counseling, and testing coordination for families with hereditary cancer syndromes. The role emphasizes collecting detailed family histories and risk assessment, interpreting results, and guiding medical management.

Case management and communications with patients and labs are essential. The position supports education, outreach, and research activities within the Cancer Genetic Counseling Program