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Genetics Counselor -Hereditary Cancer

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 57m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. No call, no weekends. Hereditary cancer genetic counseling. Dallas, TX.

Join Baylor Scott & White Health as a Hereditary Cancer Genetic Counselor – M-F, No Call in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • No call required.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers no call requirements, weekends off. Work with Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Hereditary Cancer Genetic Counselor evaluates personal and family medical histories to assess cancer risk and provides pre- and post-test counseling to patients. They collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care and communicate complex genetic information to patients and providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or a related field from an accredited program. Board certification by the ABGC is preferred, or must be obtained within two years of the hire date.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Genetic counselingHereditary cancer risk assessmentPatient educationGenetic testing interpretationClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationCritical thinkingAnalytical skillsInterpersonal communicationInformed consentCancer geneticsInheritance patternsData entryElectronic medical recordsProblem solving

Genetics — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetics Counselor -Hereditary Cancer at Baylor Scott & White Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Counseling — ranked against 12,720 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1