Genetics Counselor

Shodair Children's Hospital; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

6% 403b employer paid contribution

Medical and vision insurance

Sick leave

Job summary

Shodair Children’s Hospital seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide counseling, risk assessment, and education for patients across Montana. This role supports both pediatric and adult patients and requires outreach travel in coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include collecting histories, coordinating testing, and delivering education while documenting in the EMR. The position emphasizes ethical practice, research participation, and collaboration with families and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) through the ABGC or ABMG.
• Active Genetic Counselor license in Montana (and other states as required).
• Willingness to travel statewide for outreach and clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling in clinic and outreach settings.
• Collect and interpret medical, family, and psychosocial histories.
• Coordinate and interpret genetic testing.
• Educate patients on risks, recurrence, and testing options.
• Document care in the EMR and produce counseling reports.
• Deliver genetics education and develop patient materials.
• Connect families with appropriate resources.
• Participate in research and uphold ethical/regulatory standards.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

Psychosocial assessment

Genetic risk interpretation

Organized

Adaptable

Education

Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling

Job description

About the Role

Shodair Children’s Hospital seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide counseling, risk assessment, and education for patients across Montana. This is a general genetics role supporting both pediatric and adult patients which requires outreach travel and close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling in clinic and outreach settings.
• Collect and interpret medical, family, and psychosocial histories.
• Coordinate and interpret genetic testing.
• Educate patients on risks, recurrence, and testing options.
• Document all care in the EMR and produce counseling reports.
• Deliver genetics education and develop patient materials.
• Connect families with appropriate resources.
• Participate in research and uphold all ethical and regulatory standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Warm, professional, and patient-centered.
• Strong communicator and team collaborator.
• Skilled in psychosocial assessment and genetic risk interpretation.
• Organized, adaptable, and comfortable with regular statewide travel.
• Committed to ethical practice and patient autonomy.

Why Join Shodair?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to improving access to mental health services for children and families across Montana.

• Shodair offers comprehensive benefits including student loan assistant, 6% 403b employer paid contribution, paid medical and vision insurance, sick leave, and much more.

This position starts at $74,200.00 annually.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling.

Certification & Licensure

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG).
• Active Genetic Counselor license in Montana and any additional states as required.

Starting at $74,200 annually