Genetic Counselor I

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Genetic Counselor I provides genetic counseling services to patients and families. The role involves reviewing patient information and family history, conducting risk assessments, and recommending genetic testing based on analysis. The counselor assesses patients’ and families’ risk for inherited conditions, including genetic disorders and birth defects, and communicates results to help them understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease.

The Genetic Counselor I works with physicians to develop treatment options and identify available community resources. The counselor also works closely with insurance specialists to understand benefits and, as needed for patient care and testing, prepare appeals and letters of medical necessity.

The position is based at the Medical Center Office Building, in the Pediatric Precision Health Program. It is a first-shift role with 40 standard weekly hours. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer; employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and maintain all required licenses and credentials throughout employment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC), with Board Eligibility.
• Comprehensive knowledge of human genetic disorders and defects.
• Excellent communication skills to distill complex information, results, and diagnoses.
• Professionalism and emotional stability to handle difficult cases.
• Ability to identify and dissect complex medical problems and make recommendations.
• Maintain a primary residence in Texas and all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Review patient information and family history.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend genetic testing based on analysis.
• Assess patients’ and families’ risk for inherited conditions, including genetic disorders and birth defects.
• Communicate results to patients and families, helping them understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease.
• Work with physicians to develop treatment options and identify available community resources.
• Work with insurance specialists to understand benefits and provide appeals and letters of medical necessity as needed for patient care and testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level