Prenatal Genetic Counselor

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

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.