Genetic Counselor (GYN/OB)
Listed compensation
$66k-$116k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
We are seeking a Genetic Counselor whose primary job responsibilities include providing prenatal, inclusive of preconception, genetic counseling to patients referred for a wide variety of indications including maternal age, abnormal screening results, abnormal ultrasound findings, personal or family history health concerns, pregnancy loss, teratogenic/medication exposures, pre-implantation genetic testing, and infertility.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Case preparation for the counseling session may include review of previous pertinent testing results, research regarding the condition of concern, and arranging for appropriate testing, including facilitation of insurance authorization utilizing support staff.
The genetic counselor will coordinate testing, which may include chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, ultrasound, cell-free DNA screening, and carrier screening.
A qualified candidate should have good case management skills. Communication with maternal-fetal medicine physicians, other medical specialists, referring obstetric providers, and various laboratories is required.
The genetic counselor will provide follow-up by contacting the patient and referring providers with test results, documentation of the counseling session and results of testing, and assisting with arrangements for additional consultations or testing. Cases are presented in weekly conferences for management and student education.
Critical thinking and an independent work ethos can be rewarded with considerable autonomy in this work setting.
Collaboration in clinical research is encouraged.
Opportunities exist for interaction with 25 additional counselors in other departments at this large, academic medical center, as well as faculty throughout Johns Hopkins University.
In addition to responsibilities related to direct patient care, the genetic counselors have opportunities for participation in education via the provision of lectures to various student groups, other medical providers, and lay groups.
Additional teaching responsibilities include supervision of genetic counseling graduate students, fellows/residents in maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics, and medical students and gynecology/obstetrics residents on elective rotations.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree from a graduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling.
ABGC (American Board of Genetic Counseling) certification as a genetic counselor, OR must seek certification as a genetic counselor from the ABGC within two years of hire date.
Must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians within one year of employment, or eligible for a Supervised Genetic Counselor license with the Maryland Board of Physicians.
Must maintain current certification and licensure during duration of employment.
Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
- Classified Title: Genetic Counselor
- Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
- Starting Salary Range: $66.215 - $116,130 Annually ($91,225 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
- Employee group: Full Time
- Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
- Department name: SOM OB GYN Cytogenetics
- Personnel area: School of Medicine
Key Responsibilities
The genetic counselor provides prenatal and preconception counseling for a variety of indications and coordinates diagnostic testing such as amniocentesis and ultrasound. They also manage patient follow-ups, document clinical sessions, and participate in student education and clinical research.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree from an ACGC-accredited program and possess or be eligible for ABGC certification. Additionally, licensure by the Maryland Board of Physicians is required within one year of employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Genetic Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Genetic Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 22% have no call, 54% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Genetic Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Johns Hopkins University ranks #16 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 35 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetic Counselor (GYN/OB) at Johns Hopkins University a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Genetic Counseling — ranked against 42 active Genetic Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
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- No weekends
- No nights
- Hybrid
- Remote