Genetic Counselor

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Cancer Genetics Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center provides hereditary cancer risk assessment and consultation services. This program utilizes a multidisciplinary team of Genetic Counselors and physicians to offer education, risk assessment, genetic counseling, genetic testing, and personalized cancer screening and prevention strategies for individuals concerned about their personal or family history of cancer. The Genetic Counselor is a key member of this collaborative team, contributing to patient-centered care, supporting research, and providing educational outreach. The role is crucial in empowering patients to make informed healthcare decisions and supporting the ongoing success of the Clinical Cancer Genetics Program.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling.
• Must successfully pass the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certification exam within the first 180 days of entry into Genetic Counselor job title.
• Must live in Houston, TX area.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified as a Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) through the American Board of Genetic Counseling or eligible to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
• Advanced training in genetic counseling.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience educating patients and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary clinical and research environments.
• CGC - Certified Genetic Counselor By the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC). Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed cancer risk assessment and genetic counseling services to patients and families referred to the Clinical Cancer Genetics Program.
• Assess recurrence risk and recommend medical or genetic testing based on analysis of risks, benefits, and costs.
• Facilitate cancer gene testing when appropriate.
• Interpret genetic testing results and communicate results to patients and referring providers.
• Document genetic testing results in the UT MD Anderson electronic medical record.
• Document genetic testing results in Clinical Cancer Genetics databases, including Progeny.
• Refer patients to Medical Oncology when appropriate.
• Refer patients to Gynecologic Oncology when appropriate.
• Refer patients to Gastroenterology when appropriate.
• Refer patients to Health Psychology and other specialties when appropriate.
• Provide cross coverage as necessary.
• Obtain out-of-state genetic counseling licensure(s) as required.
• Deliver direct patient care through telephone consultations.
• Deliver direct patient care through video consultations.
• Deliver direct patient care through in-person consultations.
• Serve as a departmental liaison for presentations and outreach activities.
• Serve as an institutional liaison for presentations and outreach activities.
• Serve as a community liaison for presentations and outreach activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences.
• Participate in grand rounds.
• Participate in provider conferences.
• Participate in patient conferences.
• Participate in sponsor programs.
• Participate in outreach events.
• Assist with the development and preparation of promotional materials.
• Assist with the development and preparation of educational materials.
• Assist with the development and preparation of referral materials.
• Support communication initiatives through various media channels.
• Conduct public presentations on hereditary cancer and genetic counseling topics.
• Conduct professional presentations on hereditary cancer and genetic counseling topics.
• Provide education to the public.
• Provide education to students.
• Provide education to healthcare professionals.
• Participate in instruction and training activities for students.
• Supervise students during cancer genetics rotations.
• Evaluate students during cancer genetics rotations from GSBS, Emory, Baylor, and other educational programs.
• Assist with the design of clinical and research studies.
• Assist with the writing of clinical and research studies.
• Assist with the editing of clinical and research studies.
• Assist with the implementation of clinical and research studies.
• Initiate new clinical and research projects in collaboration with faculty members.
• Initiate new clinical and research projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with participant recruitment for studies conducted within and outside UT MD Anderson.
• Communicate with research participants throughout study activities.
• Review clinical study materials.
• Review research documents.
• Review patient charts as required.
• Travel to other UT MD Anderson locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
• Paid holidays
• Wellness leave
• Childcare leave
• Other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
• Voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

What This Job Offers

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