Genetics Counselor

About the Role

Shodair Children’s Hospital seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide counseling, risk assessment, and education for patients across Montana. This is a general genetics role supporting both pediatric and adult patients which requires outreach travel and close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling in clinic and outreach settings.
• Collect and interpret medical, family, and psychosocial histories.
• Coordinate and interpret genetic testing.
• Educate patients on risks, recurrence, and testing options.
• Document all care in the EMR and produce counseling reports.
• Deliver genetics education and develop patient materials.
• Connect families with appropriate resources.
• Participate in research and uphold all ethical and regulatory standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Warm, professional, and patient-centered.
• Strong communicator and team collaborator.
• Skilled in psychosocial assessment and genetic risk interpretation.
• Organized, adaptable, and comfortable with regular statewide travel.
• Committed to ethical practice and patient autonomy.

Why Join Shodair?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to improving access to mental health services for children and families across Montana. Shodair offers comprehensive benefits including student loan assistant, 6% 403b employer paid contribution, paid medical and vision insurance, sick leave, and much more. This position starts at $74,200.00 annually.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling.

Certification & Licensure

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) .
• Active Genetic Counselor license in Montana and any additional states as required.