Genetic Counselor Jobs
Genetic Counselor jobs are open across hospitals, academic medical centers, specialty clinics, and health systems, from entry-level to senior and supervisory roles, with specializations in prenatal, oncology, and pediatric genetics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Genetic Counselor
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Perinatal Overview:
Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, part of Covenant Health, specializes in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies. For more than 25 years, the center has provided expert guidance and advanced services for complex conditions such as multiples, maternal age, diabetes, hypertension, and infertility-related pregnancies. With locations in Knoxville, Morristown, and Sevierville, the team is dedicated to helping families make informed decisions and ensuring the safest possible outcomes for mothers and babies.
Position Summary:
- Provides genetic counseling for advanced maternal age, abnormal triple screen results, multiple miscarriages, family/personal history concerns, teratogenic exposures including follow-up letter to referring physician, appropriate documentation in chart and follow-up regarding test results.
- Provides counseling for diagnosed fetal anomalies including follow-up with referring physician, resource/contact for family and physicians and coordination of care.
- Maintains good system of communication with referring physicians’ offices and patients communicating necessary information to all parties involved and serving as a resource to staff members.
- Maintains CVS and amniocentesis follow-up program including compilation of annual report of number of procedures, complications and losses.
- Manages all CVS, amniocentesis, maternal serum triple screen, and genetic test results for Fort Sanders Perinatal Center including informing patients, physicians, and referring physicians of results as appropriate and coordination of follow-up care as needed.
- Utilizes good human relations skills with patients and family members, making every effort to meet patient and family needs, handling patients in stressful situations showing empathy and compassion, maintaining contact with patients and remaining accessible to all patients and families.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Experience
Licensure Requirement
Genetic Counselor
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Perinatal Overview:
Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, part of Covenant Health, specializes in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies. For more than 25 years, the center has provided expert guidance and advanced services for complex conditions such as multiples, maternal age, diabetes, hypertension, and infertility-related pregnancies. With locations in Knoxville, Morristown, and Sevierville, the team is dedicated to helping families make informed decisions and ensuring the safest possible outcomes for mothers and babies.
Position Summary:
- Provides genetic counseling for advanced maternal age, abnormal triple screen results, multiple miscarriages, family/personal history concerns, teratogenic exposures including follow-up letter to referring physician, appropriate documentation in chart and follow-up regarding test results.
- Provides counseling for diagnosed fetal anomalies including follow-up with referring physician, resource/contact for family and physicians and coordination of care.
- Maintains good system of communication with referring physicians’ offices and patients communicating necessary information to all parties involved and serving as a resource to staff members.
- Maintains CVS and amniocentesis follow-up program including compilation of annual report of number of procedures, complications and losses.
- Manages all CVS, amniocentesis, maternal serum triple screen, and genetic test results for Fort Sanders Perinatal Center including informing patients, physicians, and referring physicians of results as appropriate and coordination of follow-up care as needed.
- Utilizes good human relations skills with patients and family members, making every effort to meet patient and family needs, handling patients in stressful situations showing empathy and compassion, maintaining contact with patients and remaining accessible to all patients and families.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Experience
Licensure Requirement
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in genetic counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in genetic counseling from an ACGC-accredited program
- Board certification or eligibility through ABGC
- Clinical experience with prenatal, oncology, or pediatric genetics populations
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems
- Strong patient education and psychosocial counseling skills
- State licensure where required by the position's location
Tips for Your Genetic Counselor Job Search
Tailor your resume to specialty settings
Prenatal clinics and cancer centers look for different case experience. Highlight the specific patient populations you've counseled, the conditions you've worked with, and any specialty certifications like CGSC on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists genetic counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead with your board certification status
Many hiring managers filter applications by ABGC certification before reading further. Put your certification status and year earned in your resume header or summary so it's visible before the first section.
Prepare case-based interview examples in advance
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a complex case, including your psychosocial approach and how you handled patient distress. Prepare two or three real examples that show your clinical reasoning and communication under pressure.
Research the program model before you apply
Some positions are embedded in a multidisciplinary team, while others are solo practitioner roles with little peer support. Check the job description for team structure so your cover letter reflects how you work best in that model.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Genetic counselor roles vary widely in supervision requirements, telehealth volume, and autonomy over ordering tests. During the offer stage, ask directly about case load expectations and whether the role includes protocol development or supervision of trainees.
Genetic Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most genetic counselors?
The companies hiring the most genetic counselors right now include University of Utah, Emory Healthcare, and Baylor College of Medicine, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and large academic medical centers tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many genetic counselor jobs are remote?
About 50% of genetic counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the growth of telehealth across the field. Roles focused on results disclosure, pre-test education, and hereditary cancer counseling are most likely to be offered remotely, while prenatal and pediatric positions more often require in-person presence.
How do you become a genetic counselor?
You need to complete a master's degree in genetic counseling from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling. After graduating, you sit for the ABGC board certification exam. Some states also require a separate license to practice. Building clinical hours during your graduate rotations in multiple specialty areas strengthens your candidacy for a broader range of positions.
How do you get hired as a genetic counselor with little experience?
New graduates should focus on positions explicitly listed as entry-level or those tied to large health systems with structured onboarding programs for board-eligible counselors. Emphasize your graduate clinical rotation experience, the range of conditions you encountered, and any research or case presentation work. Many employers in academic settings expect to train new graduates and weigh rotation diversity heavily over prior employment history.
What does the genetic counselor interview process look like?
Most employers conduct an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a clinical interview with the genetic counseling program director or lead counselor. You may be asked to walk through a case scenario or role-play a patient session to demonstrate your communication style. Final-round interviews often include meetings with physicians, nurses, or the broader care team you would join.
Where can I find and apply to genetic counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to genetic counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. The listings cover hospital systems, specialty clinics, academic centers, and telehealth providers. Find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing.
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