Genetic Counselor

Official Job Title

Genetic Counselor – Children’s Hospital

At Stony Brook University Hospital, our Children’s Hospital Genetic Counselors focus on pediatric diagnoses and provide collaborative support for the Stony Brook Cancer Center and prenatal services as part of the clinical and medical geneticist team. This position is integral to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and offers the opportunity to excel in multidisciplinary teams focused on excellence in patient diagnosis, care coordination, and patient-centered communication.

• Provide all aspects of prenatal genetic counseling, including arranging for testing and communicating with care providers.
• Assess personal and family histories associated with hereditary cancer syndromes and arrange for testing.
• Document clinic sessions with notes written in a timely fashion.
• Order genetic laboratory tests, maintain contact with labs and patients, and obtain consents.
• Collaborate with genetic counseling team members to provide cross‑coverage of oncology, pediatric, and prenatal services as needed.
• Discuss benefits and limitations of genetic testing options.
• Assist families in understanding genetic disorders, probable course of the disorder, available management strategies, and recurrence risks.
• Develop and present education and related information with the team as appropriate.
• Participate in research protocols and collaborative patient care initiatives as directed.
• Perform administrative tasks related to counseling services and committees or special projects in which participation is expected.
• Provide teaching and supervision to students or other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling.
• Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics/American Board of Genetic Counseling, with achievement of certification within one year of employment if initially board eligible.
• Excellent communication skills, compassion for patients, and a collaborative work ethic.

• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated experience counseling in pediatrics, prenatal, and/or oncology.
• Proven ability in both team‑based and autonomous environments.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date. If no candidate is selected within the initial review period, additional applications will be considered until a finalist is identified, and at least two weeks after the initial posting date.

Should no candidate be hired within 90 days from the initial posting, the posting will close for review and may be reposted at a later date.

• Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference checks with a minimum of three professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Salary range: $78,030 – $88,174 Base. Additional compensation may include annual supplemental pay such as location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full‑time positions ($4,000). The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience.