What does a Genetic Counselor earn?
On average, genetic counselors earn around $98,130 per year in the U.S.. Genetic counselors work with clients ranging from individuals to large research institutions, providing counseling and guidance about genetic conditions, laboratory testing, and management of genetic diseases. They may choose to specialise in a particular area of genetics such as, prenatal and cancer genetics or pediatric genetics.
How to earn more as a Genetic Counselor
To become a Genetic Counselor, you will need an advanced degree in Genetics, Psychology, or another related field. Alternatively, you can undertake an internship or apprenticeship scheme. To further advance your career as a Genetic Counselor, you could seek certification or specialise in a specific area such as cancer genetics or prenatal genetics. You could also look into running your own private practice or working as a consultant.
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Genetic Counselor (JR230115) in New York
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Genetic Counselor (JR230114) in New York
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Genetic counselors in the Division of Reproductive and Medical Genetics in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health see both high-risk and low-risk patients during pregnancy and preconception as well as patients who are at risk for hereditary cancer ...Read more
Genetic Counselor in Boston
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The Genetic Counselor II provides genetic counseling services to patients and families within the Center for Genetics & Prevention and the Pediatric Cancer Genetic Risk Program. The role supports patients across hereditary cancer conditions and contribute ...Read more
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Genetic Counselor in Louisiana
This job assumes responsibility for providing medical/clinical genetic counseling services to individuals and families with a known or suspected inherited condition. Provides individualized information and supportive counseling, coordinates genetic testing, evaluates and determines the needs o ...Read more
Genetic Counselor in Portland
Function/Duties of Position
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
The Department of Neurology has an immediate opening for a ...Read more
Genetic Counselor in Portland
Function/Duties of Position
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
The Department of Neurology has an immediate opening for a ...Read more
Genetic Counselor in Raleigh
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Provides comprehensive clinical genetic counseling and leads the integration of genetic testing into patient care. This role guides appropriate testing strategies in alignment with ACMG/NSGC and NCCN guidelines and collaborates with high-quality genetic testing laboratories to ...Read more
Genetic Counselor in Kansas
Job ID: R-55906 Job Type: Part time Site Location: Westwood Administration - East
Position Summary / Career Interest
The Genetic Counselor provides genetics assessment, diagnosis and counseling. This position serves our patients and families to ...Read more