Senior Genetic Counselor: Patient Care & Education

100 Baystate Medical Center; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Genetic Counselor in Springfield to diagnose and counsel across a spectrum of genetic disorders. The role requires a Master’s in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC-accredited program and a minimum of 5 years’ experience, with at least 75 points on the Points Scale.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, laboratory coordination, and patient education. The incumbent will document consultations, maintain HIPAA-compliant records, and teach students while advancing

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ABGC-accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Has accumulated at least 75 points according to Points Scale.

Responsibilities

• Demonstration and commitment to organization service standards; expertise in genetic counseling and testing.
• Performs comprehensive patient-family assessments, risk estimates, and referrals.
• Documents care with detailed consultation reports while maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinates lab services and explains testing options, benefits and limitations.
• Teaches and supervises medical students, residents, and genetic counseling students.
• Contributes to program development and educational materials.
• Maintains ongoing professional development and research discussions.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Pedigree analysis

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Education

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Genetic Counselor in Springfield to diagnose and counsel across a spectrum of genetic disorders. The role requires a Master’s in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC-accredited program and a minimum of 5 years’ experience, with at least 75 points on the Points Scale.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, laboratory coordination, and patient education. The incumbent will document consultations, maintain HIPAA-compliant records, and teach students while advancing