Genetic Counselor
Primary Location Clovis, California
Facility Name Clovis Medical Offices
Schedule Part-time
Shift Day
Salary $63.55 - $72.95 / year
Job Number 1430657
Date Posted 06/22/2026
Job Summary:
Independently provides genetic counseling and referral services for patients of all age groups who have or are at risk for genetic conditions or birth defects. Acts as a consultant to health care providers regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to management of their patients. Administers state, regional, and local programs that provide genetic services to members.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provides genetic counseling services for all areas of medical genetics including pediatric, prenatal, adult, and/or cancer referrals.
- Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit, and cost.
- Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions.
- Makes referrals for ongoing care and support.
- Provides case management for complex genetics cases, including coordinating medical recommendations and management plans, testing, and ongoing counseling.
- Develops, implements, and coordinates a wide variety of genetic programs (e.g., prenatal diagnosis, GDSP Screening Program, carrier screening, and specialty clinics) at the local or regional level.
- Follows guidelines mandated by the State of California.
- Develops and presents programs and classes for pediatric, adult, obstetric and cancer patients.
- Produces culturally sensitive and age appropriate patient and health professional education materials, and participates in community education programs.
- Develops and presents inservice education to physicians and other health care providers regarding genetic services and current medical genetics topics.
- Maintains local and regional statistics, survey trends, and adjusts protocols to ensure appropriate patient referral and care.
- Maintains current knowledge of advances in the field of genetics.
- Recommends/implements enhanced clinical practice standards.
- May participate in research projects.
- Provides input into local and regional polices and guidelines and hiring of new staff.
- Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and increase services
- Serves as preceptor for graduate genetic counseling students and medical residents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- Masters degree in Genetic Counseling or complete degree prior to employment start date.
License, Certification, Registration
- Temporary Genetic Counselor License (California) required at hire OR Genetic Counselor License (California) required at hire
- Genetic Counselor Certificate
- National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
- Demonstrated refined analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- For Temporary Genetic Counselor License, must work under the general supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or licensed physician: expiration is after 24 months or 30 days after notification that applicant has failed the ABGC certification exam and it cannot be renewed (whichever comes first).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous computer experience preferred.
Primary Location: California,Clovis,Clovis Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A18|IFPTE|Local 20
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Clovis Medical Offices - Genetics - 0206
Pay Range: $63.55 - $72.95 / year
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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