Leading Professions

Clinical Genetic Counselor

These professionals work directly with patients and families to assess their risk of inherited medical conditions and provide guidance on testing, diagnosis, treatment options, and emotional support.

6.0LPA •  4.4

Research Genetic Counselor

These professionals play a role in genetic research studies, assisting with data collection, study design, and participant consent. They also provide genetic counseling to study participants.

5.0LPA •  4.4

Prenatal Genetic Counselor

These professionals specialize in providing counseling to individuals and couples who are considering or already pregnant. They assess the risk of genetic conditions and offer guidance related to prenatal testing, screening options, and reproductive choices.

6.0LPA •  4.4

Cancer Genetic Counselor

These professionals focus on assessing and counseling individuals with a personal or family history of cancer to determine their risk for hereditary cancer syndromes. They help individuals understand their risk, coordinate genetic testing, and provide recommendations for surveillance, prevention, and treatment options.

6.0LPA •  4.4

Pediatric Genetic Counselor

These professionals work with children and their families to evaluate and manage genetic conditions and birth defects. They provide genetic counseling specific to children's unique needs, address parental concerns, and coordinate genetic testing and treatment options.

6.0LPA •  4.4

Reproductive Genetic Counselor

These professionals specialize in assisting couples or individuals with fertility concerns, recurrent pregnancy loss, or genetic disorders that can impact family planning. They provide information on reproductive options, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and prenatal testing.

6.0LPA •  4.4

Metabolic Genetic Counselor

These professionals work with individuals and families affected by metabolic disorders, which are often hereditary and impact metabolism. They provide education, support, and assistance with metabolic diet planning, treatment options, and coordinating care with other medical professionals.

5.0LPA •  4.4

Cardiovascular Genetic Counselor

These professionals specialize in assessing and counseling individuals with a family history of cardiovascular diseases and genetic conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. They help individuals understand their risk, coordinate genetic testing, and provide recommendations for screening, prevention, and management options.

6.0LPA •  4.4

Adult-onset Genetic Counselor

These professionals focus on assessing and counseling individuals with a family history of adult-onset genetic disorders, such as Huntington's disease or hereditary cancer syndromes. They help individuals understand their risk, coordinate genetic testing, and provide recommendations for surveillance, prevention, and treatment options.

6.0LPA •  4.4

Psychiatric Genetic Counselor

These professionals specialize in assessing and counseling individuals with a family history or personal history of psychiatric disorders with a genetic component, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. They provide information on genetic testing, treatment options, and support for individuals and their families.

6.0LPA •  4.4
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