Senior Genetic Counselor – Pediatrics & Metabolic Genomics

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Genetic Counselor to partner with patients, families, and care teams to assess inherited risk, interpret testing results, and provide education and counseling to support informed healthcare decisions.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling and current licensure, with 3–5 years of experience. You will mentor junior counselors and contribute to policy development while collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling required; related field considered only if specified.
• Current State Genetic Counselor License required.
• 3–5 years of genetic counseling experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling to assess inherited risk, explain diagnoses, discuss testing options, and support patients and families in understanding available care and management strategies.
• Mentor and support genetic counselors through clinical guidance, case consultation, and professional development.
• Partner with hospital leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain genetic counseling policies, protocols, and best practices.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives by monitoring outcomes, evaluating performance metrics, and identifying opportunities to enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, laboratory professionals, and other members of the care team to integrate genetic counseling into comprehensive patient care.
• Interpret genetic test results and communicate findings, implications, and next steps in a clear, compassionate, and understandable manner.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Communication

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Genetic Counselor to partner with patients, families, and care teams to assess inherited risk, interpret testing results, and provide education and counseling to support informed healthcare decisions.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling and current licensure, with 3–5 years of experience. You will mentor junior counselors and contribute to policy development while collaborating across disciplines.