Genetic Counselor (Neurosciences)
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Description Summary
- Neurosciences Genetic Counselor
- Entity
- Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
- Worker Type
- Employee
- Worker Sub-Type
- Regular
- Cost Center
- CC005600 CHSCorp OH - Genetic Counseling
- Pay Rate Type
Salary
- Pay Grade
- Health-30
- Scheduled Weekly Hours
- 40
Work Shift
Job Description
Provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for a variety of hereditary neurological disorders, including neuromuscular, movement, cognitive, epileptic, and vascular disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
Recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals in multidisciplinary clinics to provide optimal patient care.
Additional Job Description
Education
Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 4-6 years State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: uscis.gov
Key Responsibilities
Provides genetic counseling and education to patients with hereditary neurological disorders by analyzing family medical history. Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to recommend genetic testing and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4-6 years of relevant work experience. Candidates must meet state licensure and professional certification requirements as applicable to the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Genetic Counseling Career Context
Genetic Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Genetic Counseling median $73k (middle half $63k–$85k)332 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Genetic Counseling pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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