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Genetic Counselor

CounselorFull-Time
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About the Role

Genetic counseling in academic medical center. PSLF eligible, day-one benefits. Dallas, TX.

Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Genetic Counselor – PSLF Eligible, Day One Benefits in Dallas, Texas, United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare
  • Paid Time Off available day one
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provides genetic counseling to patients and families regarding inherited conditions and genetic disorders. Coordinates genetic testing, manages research studies, and maintains detailed medical and family history records.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree from a board-accredited genetics program. Candidates must be certified as a Genetic Counselor by the ABGC or ABMG within one year of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Genetic counselingPatient educationMedical history analysisPedigree constructionGenetic risk assessmentClinical researchPatient recruitmentData interpretationGenetic testing coordinationMultidisciplinary collaborationCase managementMedical record documentation

Genetics — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 22% 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).

Location & Logistics

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

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

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About UT Southwestern Medical Center

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer