Genetic Counselor, Women's Health

MaineHealth • Full-time • Portland, Maine, United States • $74.32k - $87.42k / year • 3w ago

Description

Position: Genetic Counselor – Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Location: 887 Congress St
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site,
Salary Range: $74,318 - $87,422

We’re looking for a Genetic Counselor to join our high-performing maternal-fetal medicine team. This is a unique opportunity to work with patients from across the state, supporting families through complex, high-risk pregnancies. If you're passionate about genetics, patient care, and working in a supportive, expert-led environment—this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do:

Assess individual and family risk for inherited conditions, including genetic disorders and birth defects
Provide counseling to help patients make informed decisions and develop coping strategies
Collaborate with a team of five maternal-fetal medicine specialists and one other genetic counselor
See patients referred for a wide range of high-risk indications
Work independently with strong support from an experienced team

What We Offer:

A dynamic, fast-paced setting with exposure to complex and meaningful cases
On-site procedures including ultrasound, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), and amniocentesis
A balance of professional autonomy and team collaboration
A mission-driven environment where your role truly matters

What We’re Looking For:

A compassionate, confident communicator with strong clinical knowledge
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture
Passion for patient-centered care and high-quality genetic counseling

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a specialized and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that values your expertise.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) – “What you will need”:

Education: Master’s Degree in Genetics Counseling.
License/Certifications: Board certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
Experience: Genetic counseling experience preferred.