Prenatal Genetic Counselor - Autonomy, Teaching & Research

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide prenatal genetic counseling to a diverse patient population. The role includes coordinating testing (CVS, amniocentesis, cfDNA), communicating with obstetric teams, and following up with patients and providers.

Opportunities exist for teaching and supervision of trainees in a large academic center. The position is part-time (2–3 days/week, 8 hours/day, 8am–5pm) at the School of Medicine Campus, with an exempt status

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from ACGC-accredited program.
• Licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians as Genetic Counselor or Supervised Genetic Counselor.
• If not yet certified, must pursue ABGC certification at next available examination.
• Education may substitute for experience per JHU policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare counseling sessions by reviewing prior results and arranging testing with insurance support.
• Coordinate testing procedures (CVS, amniocentesis, ultrasound, cfDNA, carrier screening).
• Communicate with maternal-fetal medicine and other specialists and referencing labs.
• Provide follow-up with test results and counseling documentation.
• Present cases in weekly conferences for education and management.
• Offer teaching through lectures to students and other providers.
• Supervise genetic counseling trainees and residents when applicable.
• Collaborate on clinical research and interact with other counselors and Johns Hopkins faculty.

Education

Master’s degree (ACGC-accredited)

Maryland licensure as Genetic Counselor (or Supervised License)

ABGC certification in Genetic Counseling (to be pursued if not yet certified)

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide prenatal genetic counseling to a diverse patient population. The role includes coordinating testing (CVS, amniocentesis, cfDNA), communicating with obstetric teams, and following up with patients and providers.

Opportunities exist for teaching and supervision of trainees in a large academic center. The position is part-time (2–3 days/week, 8 hours/day, 8am–5pm) at the School of Medicine Campus, with an exempt status