Genetic Counselor
Listed compensation
$68k-$90k
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Job Description
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people.
An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.
We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Genetic Counselor.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for fulfilling the need for genetic counseling services in Bellevue Hospital. Offers services in the inpatient wards and outpatient clinics of Bellevue Hospital.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
- Provides neurogenetic risk assessment and counseling.
- Performs diagnostic testing and counseling for neurological genetic conditions due to clinical presentation or because of a positive family history.
- Performs pediatric and adult diagnosis of genetic diseases.
- Conducts genetic evaluation of individuals at risk due to clinical presentation and family history of genetic disease.
- Clinical genetic evaluations and counseling along with a neurologist, primarily genetic counseling in patients with suspected or diagnosed neuromuscular genetic disorders with a specific concentration on ALS/ PLS.
- Genetic counseling and presymptomatic DNA testing of individuals at risk for specific single-gene diseases.
- Genetic counseling and predisposition DNA testing of individuals at risk for complex diseases, such as specific forms of Neurological Conditions.
- Participates in clinic meetings. Actively participates in activities of the Medical School. Offers education in genetics to medical students, residents, and the public.
- Dedicated to the ALS Center in the Neuromuscular Division of Neurology. The position will also have a role in future clinical trials and research within the ALS Center.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling and be certified by the American Board of Genetic Counselors.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $67,771.14 - $90,270.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Key Responsibilities
The Genetic Counselor will be responsible for fulfilling genetic counseling needs at Bellevue Hospital, offering services in both inpatient wards and outpatient clinics. Key duties include performing neurogenetic risk assessment, diagnostic testing, and counseling for various neurological and other genetic conditions, with a focus on neuromuscular disorders like ALS/PLS.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling and be certified by the American Board of Genetic Counselors. Qualified individuals must also demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Genetic Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Genetic Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 36% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Genetic Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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