Genetic Counselor - Cancer Center
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Genetic Counselor Health professional specializes in the areas of medical genetics and genetic counseling. The Counselor works as a member of the health care and research team, by providing information and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders, to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions, and to individuals participating or considering participating in research.
This position serves as an educator and resources for other health care professionals and the general public. The Genetic Counselor also researches projects related to the field of medical genetics, genetic testing and genetic counseling.
This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Master's degree in Genetic Counseling required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Valid NJ driver's License required. American Board of Genetic Counseling eligibility/board certification required. New Jersey Licensure eligibility required.
Experience
Institutional Review Board experience with Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Certification preferred.
Performance Expectations
Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
Work Environment
This position requires desk/computer work a majority of the time. This position requires some standing and walking and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds required. The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
Reporting Relationship
This position report to Department Leadership.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a
comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Key Responsibilities
The Genetic Counselor provides information and support to families dealing with birth defects, genetic disorders, or inherited conditions, while also serving as an educator and resource for other healthcare professionals and the public. This role involves working within a healthcare and research team and conducting research projects related to medical genetics and genetic counseling.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Genetic Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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