Genetic Counselor II
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Job Description
Could you be our next Genetics Counselor II at Main Line Health?
Why work as a Genetics Assistant with Main Line Health?
- Make an Impact! Genetic Counselor II possesses the technical knowledge and clinical skills necessary to manage/coordinate clinical risk assessment/genetic evaluations in a manner consistent with all requirements of the health care delivery system-medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory. The genetic counselor works cooperatively with genetic counselors, medical director(s), genetic assistant(s), as well as with specialty teams within the areas of oncology, cardiology and/or perinatology/obstetrics/gynecology. The genetic counselor is also responsible for participating in conferences, research activities and educational events as a multidisciplinary team member, as applicable
Develop and Grow your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
Get Involved! Work with Patients; Physicians; Families/ Visitors and other staff to deliver superior patient care.
Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
Position-Specific Benefits include: You are eligible for up to 240 hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free!
Position: Genetics Counselor II
Shift: Days (Monday through Friday- 40 hours per week)
Experience
1. Minimum of 3 years of relevant genetics experience (may include graduate training).
2. Minimum of 1 year of practice in specific subspecialty. (Neurology is a plus).
Education
1. Master's Degree in Genetics/Genetic Counseling or equivalent
2. Subspecialty-appropriate education required. Sub-specialties including but not limited to oncology, cardiology, prenatal/perinatology and/or adult genetics.
Licensures/Certifications
1. ABGC/ABMG Board Certified required
2. Current license to practice in Pennsylvania.
3. Membership in related field professional organization.
Key Responsibilities
The Genetic Counselor II manages and coordinates clinical risk assessments and genetic evaluations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. They also participate in research activities, educational events, and provide superior care to patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Genetics or Genetic Counseling and be ABGC/ABMG board certified. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including 1 year in a specific subspecialty, and a current Pennsylvania license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Genetics — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetic Counselor II at Main Line Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Genetics (Counseling) — ranked against 33 active Genetics (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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