Genetic Counselor: Prenatal & Cancer Risk Counseling

Trinity Health; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a licensed genetic counselor to provide professional counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for inherited cancers and genetic conditions. You will perform pedigree analyses, interpret test results, obtain informed consent, and coordinate testing plans in collaboration with physicians and the Genetic Center Director.

The role emphasizes patient education, follow-up counseling, and adherence to NCCN, ASCO, and ACS guidelines to

Qualifications

• Masters degree in genetic counseling or related field required.
• Board certification in genetic counseling or eligibility with certification within 24 months preferred.
• One to three years of genetic counseling experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for inherited cancers or genetic conditions.
• Perform pedigree analyses and interpret genetic testing results.
• Discuss benefits, risks and limitations of testing with patients and obtain informed consent.
• Conduct follow-up appointments for results disclosure and post-test counseling.
• Coordinate testing plans in collaboration with physicians and center leadership.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Patient education

Results interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling, Human Genetics and Counseling or related field

Board Certification in Genetic Counseling or Board Eligible with certification within 24 months

Job description

Trinity Health in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a licensed genetic counselor to provide professional counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for inherited cancers and genetic conditions. You will perform pedigree analyses, interpret test results, obtain informed consent, and coordinate testing plans in collaboration with physicians and the Genetic Center Director.

The role emphasizes patient education, follow-up counseling, and adherence to NCCN, ASCO, and ACS guidelines to