Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - Adult Cancer Genetics
Lacks Cancer Center
Position Summary
We are seeking a formally trained, Board Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) with a strong interest in adult cancer syndromes and hereditary/familial cancer risk assessment. This role is integral to advancing clinical care, education, and research within the Lacks Cancer Center. The Genetic Counselor will provide expert guidance to patients and families, lead genetic screening initiatives, and contribute to improving outcomes through evidence-based practices.
What You Need
Education
Credentials/Licensure
Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated expertise in clinical genetics
Strong counseling, communication, and patient education skills
Ability to deliver genetic counseling in alignment with professional ethics and standards
What You Will Do
Clinical - Leadership of Genetics Program
Direct and oversee the Lacks Cancer Center Genetics Program
Evaluate patients and families at risk for hereditary cancers, including:
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes
Colorectal cancer syndromes (e.g., HNPCC, FAP, MYH1, Peutz-Jeghers)
Familial melanoma
Hereditary pancreatic cancer
Hereditary endocrine disorders (e.g., MEN1/MEN2)
Participate in biweekly screening within the Breast Clinic
Participate in Gastrointestinal Multidisciplinary Clinic (MDC) programs and conferences
Provide timely patient consultations (within 72 hours) for high-risk individuals where surgical decision-making may be impacted by genetic findings
Education
Lead and support educational initiatives related to identifying at-risk populations, including:
Medical students and residents
Physicians across Trinity Health
Nursing staff within the Lacks Cancer Center
Community outreach and speaking engagements
Research
Participate in research focused on improving screening rates for at-risk families
Support development and implementation of genetic modifiers (e.g., K-ras, MSI) to guide treatment decisions in oncology care
Contribute to ongoing clinical and translational research efforts
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned to support program growth and patient care excellence
Why Join Us?
At Lacks Cancer Center, you will have the opportunity to lead a growing genetics program, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and make a meaningful impact on patients and families navigating hereditary cancer risk.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
