Genetic Counselor Salary in Newton, MA

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How much does a Genetic Counselor make in Newton, MA? The average Genetic Counselor salary in Newton, MA is $96,519 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $87,283 and $107,521. 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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Genetics Counselor

Hamdan Resources - Seattle , WA

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 ...

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Darling Psychology PC - San Jose , CA

CA LMFT, LCSW, LPCC--PRIVATE PRACTICE. 4 DAYS A WEEK--$80,000 PER YEAR GREAT WORK-LIFE BALANCE ... genetic information, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity, gender ...

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Patient Financial Counselor

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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.

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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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MKS2 Technologies - Fort Bliss , TX

Financial Counselor The Financial Planning Counselor is the Army Transition Assistance Program (TAP ... genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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TLC Nursing - Grand Junction , CO

... genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and ...

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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 Newton, MA

Average Base Salary

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87283

107521

96519

Average Total Cash Compensation

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87508

107608

96790

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 Newton, MA. The base salary for Genetic Counselor ranges from $87,283 to $107,521 with the average base salary of $96,519. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,508 to $107,608 with the average total cash compensation of $96,790.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$96,519	$87,283 - $107,521
Bonus	$271	$225 - $87
Total Pay	$96,790	$87,508 - $107,608

* 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 Newton, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Newton, MA
CITY, STATE Cambridge, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,727 - $108,067	COMPARE TO Newton, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,727 - $108,067	COMPARE TO Newton, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,727 - $108,067	COMPARE TO Newton, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,727 - $108,067	COMPARE TO Newton, MA
CITY, STATE Waltham, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,727 - $108,067	COMPARE TO Newton, MA
CITY, STATE Medford, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,727 - $108,067	COMPARE TO Newton, MA

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About Newton, Massachusetts

Newton is a suburban city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of downtown Boston and is bordered by Boston's Brighton and West Roxbury neighborhoods to the east and south, respectively, and by the suburb of Brookline to the east, the suburbs of Watertown and Waltham to the north, and Weston, Wellesley and Needham to the west. Rather than having a single city center, Newton resembles a patchwork of thirteen villages. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Newton was 85,146, making it the eleventh largest city in the state. Ne...

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