Genetic Counselor Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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How much does a Genetic Counselor make in Santa Cruz, CA? The average Genetic Counselor salary in Santa Cruz, CA is $96,175 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $86,972 and $107,137. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Lead Genetic Counseling Assistant

Genome Medical - South San Francisco , CA

Description: Genetic Counseling Assistant Lead (GCA Lead) At Genome Medical, we are dedicated to providing greater access to genetic care for our patients! Accelerate your career as a Genetic ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

Genetics Counselor

Hamdan Resources - New York , NY

Interpret and communicate complex genetic test results to patients in a clear and understandable manner * Provide counseling and support to individuals and families coping with the emotional ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 43 days ago

Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor

gpac - Sumter , SC

As a counselor, you will play a critical role in making a positive impact on the lives of ... military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (100% Remote)

Included Health - Kansas City , MO

... Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Practical Counselor (LPC) to join our growing team of ... disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Included ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Patient Financial Counselor

Inceed - Olathe , KS

Olathe, KS Patient Financial Counselor Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a ... genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

Mental Health Counselor (Columbus, NE)

The Well - Columbus , NE

Job description We are growing and in search of an Outpatient Counselor. We're looking for dynamic ... disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or ...

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What does a Genetic Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of a Genetic Counselor

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and works under minimal supervision.

December 15, 2022

Maintains patients' files and records, such as number of patients counseled and types of referrals, according to departmental and laboratory standards.

December 22, 2022

Demonstrated clinical, counseling, interpersonal, analytical, communication, presentation, and instructional skills.

December 26, 2022

Participate in the training of genetic counseling students through the Northwestern University Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling.

January 07, 2023

Obtain informed consent to participate in NIDCD genetic research protocols, including whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing.

January 17, 2023

Participates in prenatal diagnosis clinics by reviewing charts, providing genetic counseling to prenatal patients for a wide range of indications, developing comprehensive plan of care for high-risk pregnancies with the Maternal-Fetal-Medicine physicians, providing emotional support to patients, coordinating genetic/follow-up testing and referrals to other specialists, completing documentation of the patient visit including summary letters to patients and referring physicians in a timely manner, assisting with specialty prenatal diagnosis clinics as assigned .

March 15, 2023

Provides counseling for patients and their families around prenatal genetic issues (including advanced maternal age, prior infant/pregnancy with a genetic syndrome or birth defect, carrier screening, aneuploidy screening, ultrasound findings, diagnostic testing, family history of birth defect or genetic condition, and consanguinity).

March 25, 2023

Develops curricula and conducts lectures, small group discussions, and individual instruction for nursing, laboratory, and medical staff in all primary care and specialty areas.

April 06, 2023

Reviews patient chart and evaluates family history through investigation of outside records, examination of affected individuals, or family testing of chromosome analysis, DNA studies, metabolic screening, etc.

April 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Genetic Counselor in Santa Cruz, CA

Average Base Salary

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86972

107137

96175

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

87196

107224

96445

What is the average salary for Genetic Counselor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Genetic Counselor in Santa Cruz, CA. The base salary for Genetic Counselor ranges from $86,972 to $107,137 with the average base salary of $96,175. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,196 to $107,224 with the average total cash compensation of $96,445.

View Average Salary for Genetic Counselor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$96,175	$86,972 - $107,137
Bonus	$270	$224 - $87
Total Pay	$96,445	$87,196 - $107,224

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Genetic Counselor Salary Near Santa Cruz, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE San Jose, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,717 - $120,373	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,717 - $120,373	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,530 - $120,143	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Salinas, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,266 - $106,268	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Monterey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,453 - $106,498	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,836 - $116,824	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA

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About Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Cruz's population at 62,864. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 32 mi (51 km) south of San Jose and 75 mi (120 km) south of San Francisco, the city is part of the 12-county San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Combined Statistical Area. Santa Cruz is known for its moderate climate, natural environment, coastline, redwood forests, alternative community lifestyles, and socially liberal leanings. It is also home to th...

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