Genetic Counselor - OBGYN

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham is seeking a Genetic Counselor to provide compassionate education, counseling, risk assessment, and support to patients and families with genetic conditions. This onsite role works with a multidisciplinary care team across clinics and specialties.

Required: Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling and state license; 1–2 years of genetics experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling required.
• State license required.
• 1–2 years of genetics experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual and family risk for genetic conditions, inherited disorders, and birth defects.
• Review medical records and obtain detailed family and pregnancy histories.
• Provide education, counseling, and risk assessment based on genetic information.
• Explain genetic testing options, benefits, limitations, and results.
• Coordinate additional genetic testing, referrals, and follow-up care as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Verbal & written communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Molecular genetics knowledge

Interpret genetic/clinical information

Follow established protocols

Collaborate with teams

Education

Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling

State License

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Genetic Counselor provides compassionate genetic education, counseling, risk assessment, and support to patients and families who have genetic conditions, birth defects, or may be at risk for inherited conditions. This role works as part of a multidisciplinary care team and supports patients across a variety of specialty clinics and clinical settings. Areas of practice may include General Genetics, Metabolic, Bone Marrow Transplant, Cystic Fibrosis, Hearing Loss, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Neurofibromatosis, Disorders of Sexual Development, and other specialty programs. Reproductive Genetic Counselors at MGH are members of a multidisciplinary team providing compassionate, personalized care to patients and families navigating preconception and prenatal genetic concerns.

Counseling may address a variety of topics, including:

• Preimplantation genetic testing and screening
• A previous pregnancy or infant with a genetic syndrome or birth defect
• Carrier screening
• Screening for chromosomal abnormalities
• Prenatal ultrasound findings
• Diagnostic testing
• Family history of birth defects or genetic conditions
• Advanced maternal age
• Consanguinity

Essential Functions

• Assess individual and family risk for genetic conditions, inherited disorders, and birth defects.
• Review medical records and obtain detailed family and pregnancy histories.
• Provide individualized education, counseling, and risk assessment based on available clinical and genetic information.
• Explain genetic screening and diagnostic testing options, including potential benefits, limitations, and results.
• Evaluate and interpret relevant genetic and medical literature and evidence for gene-disease associations.
• Review and interpret genetic testing results and communicate findings clearly to patients, families, and referring clinicians.
• Coordinate additional genetic testing, referrals, and follow-up care as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, and other disciplines to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Respond to genetic counseling-related questions and inquiries from patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of patient consents, genetic counseling protocols, standard operating procedures, and patient education materials.
• Support ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and delivery of genetic counseling services.

Qualifications

Education Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling required.

Experience cannot be substituted for the required degree.

Licenses and Credentials

Genetic Counselor [State License] required.

Experience 1–2 years of experience in genetics preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of molecular genetics and general chemistry.
• Ability to interpret and apply genetic and clinical information accurately.
• Ability to follow established protocols and procedures, including detailed research protocols.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 32 Fruit Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 32 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Pay Range $66,518.40 - $104,509.60/Annual Grade 5

EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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