Neuro Genetic Counselor
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary This position is a fixed-term, clinical faculty
genetic counselor position. The primary role of this position is to
support the mission of the Neurogenetics and Precision Medicine
program ( UNC Neurogenetics) in the Department of Neurology and to
advance health care through excellence in neurogenetics across the
UNC Health system. Teaching and supervision of fellows, residents
and students is an expected component of this faculty position.
Additional opportunities to engage in ongoing research projects are
available. The ideal job applicant will have prior experience in
genetics in neurological disorders with adult and/or pediatric
patients, and with predictive testing for variable onset disorders.
They should be comfortable seeing patients independently and using
a variety of practice models including telemedicine. As a member of
an interdisciplinary team, the genetic counselor is expected to
work with different physicians (geneticists and non-geneticists)
and advanced practice providers in established clinics as well as
contribute to the development of new clinical services. Ability to
collaborate within Neurology and with partners in genetics and
genomics care across UNC Health is essential. UNC Neurogenetics
provides holistic lifespan care focused on the needs of patient and
family communities, from very common to nano rare disorders. While
specific patient panels for this position may lean more to
pediatric vs adult populations, flexibility in patient age range
and ability to adapt clinical practice to patient population needs
is expected. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Preferred candidate will have at least 1 year experience in genetic
counseling for patients with neurological and general genetics
indications. Experience with clinical variant interpretation, and
with clinical research is a plus.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill , Neuro Genetic Counselor, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
