Prisma Health·Columbia, South Carolina
Provides genetic counseling services to oncology patients, identifying those at risk for hereditary cancer and interpreting testing results. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and supervises graduate students and interns within the cancer center.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families served by the Prisma Health Oncology Programs including the Multidisciplinary Cancer Centers, Ambulatory Infusion Center, Inpatient Unit(s) and other associated/affiliated cancer services. Identifies families at risk for hereditary cancer, provide education about the complex options regarding genetic testing for hereditary cancer, interpret genetic testing results, facilitate patient decision-making regarding genetic testing, and discuss management of complex hereditary cancer syndromes.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Provides Genetic Counseling consultations for hereditary cancer indications (identifying appropriate candidates for genetic testing following an extensive assessment of personal and family history information, counseling about complex genetic testing options, facilitating genetic testing with national laboratories when elected, communicating results of genetic testing, counseling patients regarding management recommendations for hereditary cancer syndromes when applicable).
Active participant in tumor conferences, offering insight to oncologists and other providers
Supervises genetic counseling graduate students, interns, residents, fellows and others as determined appropriate by Cancer Center Leadership.
Participates in genetic research initiatives as required by Program Leaders.
Supports clinical and research initiatives through local, regional or national presentations, publications and teaching opportunities.
Supports marketing and business development activities including in-service training and development activities including in-service training and development of marketing collateral.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Effective 05/01/25 for team members working in South Carolina only: Licensed to practice as a Genetic Counselor in the state of South Carolina within six (6) months of hire.
Prior to 05/01/25: CGC - CERT GENETIC COUNSELOR - CCGC preferred, Board certification as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Facility: 3450 Pediatric Administration
Department: 34501000 Pediatric Administration-Practice Operations
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Requires a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program and board certification or licensure in South Carolina. While no experience is required, two years of oncology genetics counseling is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in South Carolina often look for licensed clinicians with graduate training and leadership experience, especially for roles that include supervision or program oversight. These positions can be competitive because a valid LISW or LPC, a master’s degree, and documented administrative experience narrow the candidate pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of supervisory work before applying.