Genetic Counseling Specialist – Cancer & Prenatal Risk

Saint Joseph Health System (Indiana); Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health provides professional genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for inherited cancers or other genetic conditions. The counselor collaborates with obstetrics and oncology teams to offer and coordinate testing, educate patients, obtain consent, and support post-test counseling.

This full-time role requires a Master's in Genetic Counseling, board certification (or eligibility with certification within 24 months), and 1–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling, Human Genetics and Counseling or related field.
• Board Certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Medical Board of Genetic Counseling. If a new graduate, Board eligible acceptable with requirement to obtain Board Certification no later than 24 months post graduation.
• Prefer one to three years experience as a genetic counselor but not required. New graduate with strong clinical education experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Discusses benefits, risks, and limitations of genetic testing to help patients decide if they would like to pursue this option.
• Obtains informed consent for genetic testing, if applicable, during a genetic counseling session.
• Conducts follow-up appointments after genetic testing for results disclosure and post-test counseling.
• Creates a personalized plan to address and modify an individual’s cancer risk using national standards and guidelines such as those developed by NCCN, ASCO, and ACS for patient recommendations for risk reduction and follow-up needed.

Education

Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling

Job description

Trinity Health provides professional genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for inherited cancers or other genetic conditions. The counselor collaborates with obstetrics and oncology teams to offer and coordinate testing, educate patients, obtain consent, and support post-test counseling.

This full-time role requires a Master's in Genetic Counseling, board certification (or eligibility with certification within 24 months), and 1–3 years of experience.