Senior Genetic Counselor, Cancer Genetics & Education

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 107,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, located in Boston, MA, seeks a Genetic Counselor II to provide comprehensive counseling to patients and families across hereditary cancer conditions. You will support education, outreach, and research while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across Dana-Farber disease centers and satellite sites.

The role requires a Master’s in Genetic Counseling, ABGC board certification, and MA licensure, with a minimum of 3 years' clinical counseling experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling required.
• Board-Certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
• Current licensure as a Genetic Counselor in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling to adult and pediatric patients and families, including history, risk assessment, testing options, consent, disclosure, and psychosocial support.
• Review medical records to support accurate family histories and risk assessment.
• Evaluate and select genetic testing options and labs based on presentation and guidelines.
• Coordinate sample collection and follow-up related to testing and results.
• Assist with variant interpretation and develop patient education materials.
• Provide consultation support across Dana-Farber disease centers and supervise interns and trainees.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Teaching skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling

Tools

Pedigree software

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, located in Boston, MA, seeks a Genetic Counselor II to provide comprehensive counseling to patients and families across hereditary cancer conditions. You will support education, outreach, and research while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across Dana-Farber disease centers and satellite sites.

The role requires a Master’s in Genetic Counseling, ABGC board certification, and MA licensure, with a minimum of 3 years' clinical counseling experience.