Genetic Counselor II

Job title: Genetic Counselor II

About the Role The Genetic Counselor II provides genetic counseling services to patients and families within the Center for Genetics & Prevention and the Pediatric Cancer Genetic Risk Program under the leadership of the Clinical Director, Disease Center Leader, Associate Director of Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Counseling Managers. The Genetic Counselor II provides patient education and training support within the program. This role supports patients across the full range of hereditary cancer conditions and contributes meaningfully to program activities in education, outreach, supervision, and research. The position requires advanced knowledge of cancer genetics, strong presentation and teaching skills, and the ability to support care delivery across Dana-Farber disease centers, satellite clinics, and affiliated settings.

What You'll Do

• Provides genetic counseling services to adult and/or pediatric patients and families, including collection of personal and family history, hereditary cancer risk assessment, discussion of testing options, informed consent, result disclosure, and psychosocial support.
• Reviews medical records and documentation of cancer and related diagnoses to support accurate assessment of family histories and hereditary cancer risk across a broad range of conditions.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate genetic testing options and laboratories based on clinical presentation, family history, and current practice standards.
• Coordinates blood and tissue sample collection for genetic analysis and supports timely follow-up related to testing, results, and patient communication.
• Completes required clinical documentation in the electronic medical record and communicates effectively with patients, providers, and other members of the care team regarding family history review, testing eligibility, and care recommendations.
• Assists with variant interpretation for clinical cases and contributes to the development of draft patient education materials and related resources.
• Provides consultation support for patients in other Dana-Farber disease centers, clinics, satellite locations, and affiliate settings, and aids in the professional development of genetic counseling interns, medical students, and other healthcare providers.
• Provides risk review and follow-up to aid in the scheduling of patients, coverage for genetic counselors who are away, and triage patients as needed. This process may include other responsibilities.
• Provides sick coverage for other genetic counselors as needed.
• In addition to the above, this position will require the individual to undertake an increasingly independent role. The individual will also be expected to become more deeply involved in one or more key facets of the profession including supervision, training, education and research. Individuals at this level will be expected to perform many of the following: Provide genetic counseling services.