Genetic Counselor at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36305

Working Title:
Genetic Counselor

Position Grade:
14

Position Summary:
**The department will offer up to $7,000.00 moving reimbursement if needed.**

The University of New Mexico Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Genetics, is seeking a full time Genetic Counselor to join the genetics team. The Division provides the full range of genetic services to children and adults, conducting genetics and metabolic clinics in Albuquerque and at outreach clinics throughout New Mexico. The division performs inpatient consults at UNM Children's Hospital. UNM's Division of Pediatric Genetics is committed to providing the children of New Mexico with comprehensive genetic healthcare that is unequaled in the state and region.

By the start date of employment, the successful candidate must have a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling (or equivalent thereof) from an accredited program, board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and must be eligible and apply for licensure in Genetic Counseling in the State of New Mexico.

New Mexico's rich cultural and linguistic diversity make it a fascinating and wonderful place to live and work. Situated along the beautiful Sandia Mountains and traversed by the Rio Grande, Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, famous for its diverse cultures, New Mexican cuisine, unique architecture and proximity to unlimited outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, snow skiing, fishing and golfing. New Mexico's great natural beauty and rich cultures have earned the designation "Land of Enchantment."

The Genetic Counselor position consists of the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with geneticists in Genetics Clinics: collect clinical information, obtain family histories, and document information and assessment in the medical record
• Conduct independent genetic counseling clinics
• Assist patients and families to understand genetic testing results, diagnoses, expected clinical course, recurrence risks, follow-up recommendations, and adjustment to the disorder
• Assist families to access available resources within the community and nationwide for support and information pertinent to the child's genetic diagnosis
• Develop educational materials and give presentations to related programs as appropriate
• Participate in teaching of interns, residents, medical students, genetic counseling students, and other learners
• Perform administrative duties related to evaluation and management of patients referred to the program
• Travel to outreach clinic sites with geneticist 1-2 times per month to complete genetics clinics hosted by Children's Medical Services
• Collaborate with the state newborn screening program

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
Pediatrics Genetics Dysmorphology (997L)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,875.87 - $6,976.67

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
4/20/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and reference. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be professional references, preferably supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or directly equivalent discipline. Certification/Licensure: Board eligible or board certified as a Genetic Counselor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in clinical genetic counseling, including working directly with patients and families (e.g., collecting family histories, interpreting genetic test results, and conducting counseling sessions independently).
• Strong communication and teaching skills, with the ability to educate patients, families, and healthcare trainees (interns, residents, students) and develop educational materials or presentations.