Genetic Counselor - Oncology

GENETIC COUNSELOR - ONCOLOGY

Location:

Hartford, CT

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Genetic Counselor to join our multidisciplinary care team. In this role, you will partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive genetic counseling, risk assessment, and testing services for patients and their families.

The Genetic Counselor plays a critical role in identifying and managing hereditary conditions through patient education, risk evaluation, care coordination, and evidence-based recommendations. This position also supports program development, community outreach, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities designed to advance genetic services and improve patient outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive genetic counseling services to individuals and families with suspected or confirmed hereditary conditions, supporting informed healthcare decisions and personalized care plans.
• Conduct detailed genetic risk assessments through evaluation of personal and family medical histories, clinical findings, and diagnostic information.
• Educate patients and families regarding hereditary risk factors, genetic testing options, potential outcomes, and recommended follow-up care.
• Provide ongoing psychosocial support throughout the patient care journey.
• Interpret genetic and clinical data and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to develop evidence-based treatment and management recommendations.
• Coordinate and facilitate genetic testing, including patient education, informed consent, result interpretation, and communication of findings.
• Participate in clinical research studies, data collection efforts, and research protocols that support advancements in genetic medicine and patient care.
• Assist with program development initiatives, community outreach activities, screening programs, and educational efforts that promote awareness of hereditary disease risk.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Trinity Health policies, and all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Serve as a genetics resource for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals by providing consultation and education on hereditary disease risk assessment and management.
• Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality, patient-centered care and organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling, Human Genetics, Molecular Genetics, or a related field required.
• Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) required.
• Certification preferred upon hire; certification must be obtained within established organizational guidelines if board eligible.
• Two (2) or more years of genetic counseling experience required.
• Experience in hereditary risk assessment, patient and family counseling, genetic testing coordination, and multidisciplinary care collaboration preferred.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full Time, 40 Hours, Days
• Great benefits from Day 1
• Patient-centric environment
• Career growth and advancement potential

Why Join Trinity Health Of New England?

At Trinity Health Of New England, our colleagues are dedicated to advancing compassionate care, innovative research, and improved patient outcomes. As part of our Oncology Clinical Research team, you will play a meaningful role in supporting groundbreaking cancer research and helping bring new treatment options to patients throughout our communities. Be at the forefront of advancing oncology research while making a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.