Genetic Counselor Jobs in the United States
New Season
ST. CLOUD, MN
For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD"). New Season operates a number of nationally recognized and accredited methadone treatment centers dedicated to helping individuals with prescription drug abuse and/or opiate addiction regain control of their lives.
New Season
GARY, IN
For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD"). New Season operates a number of nationally recognized and accredited methadone treatment centers dedicated to helping individuals with prescription drug abuse and/or opiate addiction regain control of their lives.
New Season
PORTLAND, OR
For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD"). New Season operates a number of nationally recognized and accredited methadone treatment centers dedicated to helping individuals with prescription drug abuse and/or opiate addiction regain control of their lives.
New Season
TALLAHASSEE, FL
For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD"). New Season operates a number of nationally recognized and accredited methadone treatment centers dedicated to helping individuals with prescription drug abuse and/or opiate addiction regain control of their lives.
New Season
LEHIGH ACRES, FL
For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD"). New Season operates a number of nationally recognized and accredited methadone treatment centers dedicated to helping individuals with prescription drug abuse and/or opiate addiction regain control of their lives.
New Season
GREENSBORO, NC
For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD"). New Season operates a number of nationally recognized and accredited methadone treatment centers dedicated to helping individuals with prescription drug abuse and/or opiate addiction regain control of their lives.
Exact Sciences
$67000 - $119000 YEAR
Marshfield, WI
Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience as defined:60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for performing moderate and high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, interpreting and reporting patient results, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, assisting Laboratory Leadership with advanced laboratory duties, and complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements.
Providence Non-RN - Oregon
$39.73 - $61.68 HOUR
Hillsboro, OR
Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. This position works under clinical supervision, in a licensing board approved plan of supervision to achieve licensure with a Board qualified supervisor certified by the OR state Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Exact Sciences
$42000 - $67000 YEAR
Madison, WI
Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience as defined:60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I duties will include, but are not limited to, processing of specimens, performance of moderate and highly complex analytical testing, establishing, performing, and documenting quality assurance, quality control, equipment maintenance, and accurately documenting all work performed under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director.
Jobot
$45000 - $55000 YEAR
Township of Dixville, NH
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Exact Sciences
$42000 - $67000 YEAR
Madison, WI
Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience as defined:60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I duties will include, but are not limited to, processing of specimens, performance of moderate and highly complex analytical testing, establishing, performing, and documenting quality assurance, quality control, equipment maintenance, and accurately documenting all work performed under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director.
Exact Sciences
$47000 - $83000 YEAR
Madison, WI
Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience as defined: 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I duties will include, but are not limited to, processing of specimens, performance of moderate and highly complex analytical testing, establishing, performing, and documenting quality assurance, quality control, equipment maintenance, and accurately documenting all work performed under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director.
BayMark Health Services
Lafayette, IN
Impact, Empower, Recover: Substance Abuse Counselor Needed"Position Overview:Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. What to expect from us:MedMark Treatment Centers,a BayMark Health Services company, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting.
Exact Sciences
$47000 - $83000 YEAR
Marshfield, WI
Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience as defined:60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I duties will include, but are not limited to, processing of specimens, performance of moderate and highly complex analytical testing, establishing, performing, and documenting quality assurance, quality control, equipment maintenance, and accurately documenting all work performed under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director.
Third Street Community Clinic Inc
Bucyrus, OH
Established in 1994, Third Street Family Health Services is a regional not-for-profit community health center providing medical, dental, OB/GYN, pediatric, community outreach, and behavioral health services across eleven locations in Richland, Marion, Ashland, and Crawford counties. Conduct thorough diagnostic assessments of clients’ social, emotional, and environmental factors that may impact their overall health and well-being to evaluate clients' mental health and/or substance use concerns, identify their needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
TalentBurst, Inc.
$32 - $38 HOUR
Cambridge, MA
Long focused on rare and genetic diseases, our scientific advances are now allowing us to bring the power of RNAi therapeutics to more prevalent diseases and as a result, we are beginning to recognize the full potential of this new class of medicines. Track samples in databases including but not limited to Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Smart Refrigeration systems, Smartsheet's and other proprietary databases.
Iconma
South San Francisco, CA
The successful candidate will work closely with Antibody Engineering scientists to deploy the above approaches to help discover novel antibodies for application across broad, multi-functional efforts geared towards therapeutic development. The primary focus of this hands-on laboratory position will be to implement and apply molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, namely phage display, to support the antibody discovery process.
Providence Non-RN - Oregon
$28.41 - $43.47 HOUR
Oregon City, OR
As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Genetic Counselor Jobs Overview
Some of healthcare’s most impactful specialists are those with genetic counselor jobs. As a genetic counselor, you’ll see patients full of expectations—and concerns—as they plan to start families. You’ll also help patients cope with family histories that put them at risk for various health conditions. Combining your knowledge of science with your capacity for empathy, you’ll assess risks and educate patients about the probability of an inherited health condition affecting them or their children.
Most genetic counselors work to identify risk factors for genetic health disorders such as sickle cell disease and congenital disabilities like Down syndrome. Other genetic counselors pursue additional training to specialize in cancer, cardiovascular genetics, genomic medicine, and psychiatry.
The process you follow as you counsel patients starts with an interview to uncover any health conditions in their family histories. After evaluating that information, you may suggest genetic testing. You’ll then write a final report and discuss it with the patients to give them the information they need to make decisions about their own and their children’s health.
You’ll find genetic counselors in a variety of workplaces. You may work at a university, medical center, private or public hospital, diagnostic laboratory, or physician’s office.
Now is an ideal time to pursue a career in genetic counseling. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that genetic counselor jobs will grow by 18% over the next 10 years, which is much faster than other jobs.
If you feel that healthcare support jobs are a good fit for you, here are some other related jobs you might consider:
Genetic Counselor Education and Skills
If you plan to become a genetic counselor, you’ll need an undergraduate degree in any life science discipline, such as biology, followed by a master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics. A genetic counselor master’s degree curriculum includes:
- Public health
- Epidemiology
- Psychology
- Developmental biology
You’ll also need to do a clinical rotation that gives you experience working with patients while a certified genetic counselor supervises you. After you obtain your master’s degree, you’ll need board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling to practice as a genetic counselor.
After you’ve begun working in a genetic counselor job, you’ll be required to attend continuing education classes to maintain your certification. You’ll also want to attend conferences and belong to organizations that will keep you current on research into genetics and genomics advancements. One such organization is the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
Along with your education, becoming a successful genetic counselor takes a set of qualities that include:
- Communication skills.
- Critical-thinking skills.
- Decision-making skills.
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Interviewing for a Genetic Counselor Job
A large part of your job involves interviewing prospective parents and families. But how do you feel when it’s your turn to be interviewed? Thinking about what questions your interviewer may ask and taking some time to craft your responses can put you at ease. We’ve put together a list of common interview questions for healthcare professionals to help.
Here are three of the most common healthcare interview questions:
- What do you do if a patient is worried about a procedure or test?
- How do you think healthcare will change in the future?
- How do you manage stress?
How Much Do Genetic Counselor Jobs Pay?
According to Monster, the median pay for a genetic counselor in the U.S. is $66,569, with a top salary of $78,128. You can get a closer look into what you might make in your location by using Monster’s Salary Tools. The salary page will also show you where genetic counselors are in high demand and some of the current job postings for genetic counselors.
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