Senior Genetic Counselor, High-Risk Cancer Genetics (Manhattan)

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in New York, NY, seeks a Genetic Counselor IV for the Manhattan Cancer Center. The successful candidate will assist patients and families in understanding hereditary cancer and serve as an educator for professionals and the public.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, counseling, team collaboration, and leadership within the program, including supervision of students and developing clinical materials. NYU Langone Health offers extensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Masters in genetic counseling from an accredited program.
• Board certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
• At least nine (9) years of professional experience as a practicing genetic counselor.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling for patients and families referred for the High Risk- Cancer Genetics Program at NYU Langone, based at NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center.
• Provide tailored cancer risk assessment for hereditary predisposition to cancer.
• Counsel patients and families; review family history; provide individual and group counseling.
• Collaborate with hereditary cancer specialists; lead liaison activities between teams and disease groups.
• Supervise students on clinical rotations; participate in committees and develop educational materials.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Communication with diverse audiences

Education

Master's degree in genetic counseling

ABGC Board Certification

Job description

NYU Langone Health in New York, NY, seeks a Genetic Counselor IV for the Manhattan Cancer Center. The successful candidate will assist patients and families in understanding hereditary cancer and serve as an educator for professionals and the public.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, counseling, team collaboration, and leadership within the program, including supervision of students and developing clinical materials. NYU Langone Health offers extensive benefits and growth opportunities.