PS Genetic Counselor

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a Genetic Counselor to join the Pediatric Neurology team and provide genetic counseling services across pediatric specialties. Responsibilities include risk assessment, education, counseling, and collaboration with the health care team to support patients and families affected by genetic conditions.

There are opportunities to contribute to clinical genetics research and participate in the graduate program, with assignments in Neurology and related divisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program.
• Current license as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Utah is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform genetic risk assessments by collecting and evaluating medical and family histories.
• Explain testing options and results and provide psychosocial support during counseling.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop care plans and coordinate referrals.
• Assist with newborn screening follow-up and education as needed.
• Support research and teaching activities within the Genetics program.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling

Job description

40 hours per week; Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Due to the nature of the position, some weekend and evening work may be required based on operational needs.

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$80,000 - $100,000

Close Date

09/18/2026

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is looking for a Genetic Counselor to join our team. This position provides genetic counseling services and supports clinical genetic projects and research efforts. Clinical genetic counseling practice areas are primarily in pediatric neurology and serves a broad patient population. The Genetic Counselor provides education, risk assessment, counseling, support, and follow-up to individuals and families who have, or may have, genetic health conditions. This position will help support genetic counseling services and research across multiple pediatric specialties and is housed under the Division of Pediatric Neurology.

The Genetic Counselor will focus on one of the following areas: Leukodystrophy and Epilepsy, Inpatient Neurology, and General Neurology. The area of assignment will be determined during the hiring process.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Variety of elective insurance coverage , including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Essential Functions

• Performs genetic risk assessments by collecting and evaluating medical and family histories.
• Analyzes and interprets information obtained from patient, medical records and resource materials.
• Evaluates complex medical and genetic literature and incorporates it into clinical practice.
• Explains testing options, procedures, test results and their implications; performs psychosocial assessment during genetic consultation and provides grief and crisis counseling as needed.
• Works with health care team in development and implementation of the care plan.
• Advises patients and families regarding financial and community resources.
• Evaluates outcomes and modifies testing or medical recommendations.
• Facilitates involvement of treatment team members, timely reports and scheduling of team conferences.
• Assist with prior authorization, working with family and payor to ensure appropriate testing is ordered.
• Participate in newborn screening follow-up, including counseling of newly identified families and reporting information back to the department of health for conditions referred to pediatric neurology.
• Participates in University of Utah Genetic Counseling Graduate Program, including clinical rotation supervision, teaching, research or other program activities.

This position will support other at-need divisions as well on request but will be housed within the Division of Neurology.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects involving patient care or medical equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Current license as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Utah.
• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Preferred

• Licensure to practice in a clinical field.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page .

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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