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Oregon Health & Science University

Genetic Counselor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Portland, OR (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Genetic Counselor provides healthcare guidance to individuals based upon genetic factors. Advises patients or relatives at risk of an inherited disorder of the consequences and nature of the disorder, the probability of developing or transmitting it, and the options open to them in management and family planning. Requires a certification in Genetic Counseling.

$83,545 / year median in Oregon

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Genetic Counselor Oregon Health & Science University - 3.8 Portland, OR Job Details Part-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree

Full Job Description Function/Duties of Position:

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. The Department of Neurology has an immediate opening for a part-time (.50 FTE) genetic counselor specializing in Neurology genetics. The selected candidate will join our clinical genetics team and be actively involved in the continued expansion of genetic counseling services, including Neurology clinical and research genetics. The counselor will participate in overall coordination of clinical care and research including intake, assessments, counseling, test coordination, and follow-up. In general, our genetic counselor is involved in several adult research projects as well as the Huntington Disease predictive clinic, working in partnership with the molecular genetics department. In addition to clinical care and research, our genetic counselors serve a primary role in education to medical trainees, genetic counseling students and other health care providers. Participation in research and publication is also encouraged.

Required Qualifications:

Qualified candidate will have a Master's degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an ABGC accredited training program and will be Board Certified or an Active Candidate through the ABMG or ABGC. Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact