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Hospital Sisters Health System
Green Bay, Wisconsin

Genetics Counselor - Multi-Specialty

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35.92-$53.88/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Pay Range

$35.92 - $53.88

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

HSHS St. Vincent Hospital Genetics team is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Genetics Counselor to join our esteemed team. The Genetics team is comprised of three Genetic Counselors and two Genetic Counseling Assistants working collaboratively to provide exceptional care.

The team partners with multiple departments, including but not limited to Cystic Fibrosis, Oncology, and Maternal Fetal Medicine, to deliver comprehensive genetic counseling services.

We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and new graduates who are eager to contribute to our mission.

Position Specifics

  • Department: Genetics
  • Core Function: Support Services
  • Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, 8am-4:30pm Monday to Friday (no weekends or on call)
  • Facility: St. Vincent Hospital
  • Location: Green Bay, WI
  • Compensation aligned with your experience

For more questions contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org

Education

  • Master's degree in genetic counseling
  • Masters-Required

Experience

Experience in and knowledge of human genetics particularly its clinical aspects; genetic counseling and experience in working with patients and their families. Experience or training in teaching and/or education

Certifications Licenses and Registrations

Certification as a genetic counselor by the American Board of Medical Genetics or other recognized certifying body within 12 months of hire.

  • Certified or Licensed as required by the state of practice-Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.

Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.

Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.

Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.

Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!

Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.

These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

Key Responsibilities

The Genetics Counselor will provide comprehensive genetic counseling services in collaboration with departments such as Oncology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. They will work within a team to deliver exceptional patient care and support services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in genetic counseling and obtain certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics within 12 months of hire. Experience in human genetics and clinical patient interaction is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical geneticsFamily counselingCystic fibrosis supportOncology supportMaternal fetal medicine supportCompassionate careCommunication

Genetics — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetics Counselor - Multi-Specialty at Hospital Sisters Health System 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 32 active Genetics (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Counselor Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 17 employers

8
<$80k
6
$80k-100k
6
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
1
$155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
26% this job
Visa sponsorship
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.6this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Genetics (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 32 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Green Bay

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Typical market rent
$1,066/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Green Bay, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Hospital Sisters Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Prescription Coverage
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Benefits
Education Assistance up to $5,250/year
Tuition Discounts