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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee genetic counseling in the United States is $25.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A trainee genetic counselor is an individual who is undergoing specialized education and practical training to become a certified genetic counselor. They typically participate in a master's program that combines coursework in genetics, counseling, and ethics, along with supervised clinical experience. Trainee genetic counselors work under the supervision of certified professionals to learn how to interpret genetic test results, provide information to patients, and support individuals and families facing genetic health concerns. Their training prepares them to help patients understand genetic risks and make informed medical decisions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trainee genetic counselor?

To thrive as a Trainee Genetic Counselor, you need a background in genetics or related biological sciences, often with a bachelor's degree and enrollment in or completion of an accredited genetic counseling program. Familiarity with genetic testing technologies, pedigree analysis software, and clinical databases is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly help build trust with patients and collaborate with healthcare teams. These skills ensure accurate risk assessment, effective patient education, and support for individuals making important health decisions.

What are some common challenges faced by trainee genetic counselors during their training period?

Trainee genetic counselors often encounter challenges such as managing the emotional complexities of delivering sensitive information to patients and adapting to fast-paced clinical environments. Balancing academic coursework with hands-on clinical rotations can also be demanding, requiring strong organizational and time-management skills. Additionally, trainees must quickly develop effective communication and counseling techniques to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Regular supervision and mentorship are provided to help trainees navigate these challenges and develop confidence in their counseling abilities.

What is the difference between Trainee Genetic Counseling vs Genetic Counselor?

AspectTrainee Genetic CounselingGenetic Counselor
CredentialsTypically enrolled in certification programs, no certification yetCertified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
Work EnvironmentTraining settings, supervised clinical rotationsIndependent clinical practice, patient consultations
Job RoleLearning and assisting in genetic counseling tasksProviding genetic risk assessments and counseling

The main difference is that a Trainee Genetic Counseling is in training and gaining experience, while a Genetic Counselor is a certified professional providing expert genetic counseling services.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Genetic Counseling job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,492 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Genetics - Physician - Icahn School of Medicine - New York

Mount Sinai Hospital

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$110K - $149K/yr

Full-time

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The Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics (DMGG) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a full-time geneticist with expertise in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric and adult patients with metabolic and genetic disorders.
The successful candidate will join a distinguished faculty with established expertise in clinical and biochemical genetics and will have the opportunity to collaborate across multiple practice areas within medical genetics.
Candidates with a special interest in metabolic diseases will work as part of an innovative, multidisciplinary team-including physicians, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, genetic counselors, social workers and a patient coordinator-within our Program for Inherited Metabolic Diseases. Responsibilities will include initiating and managing treatment for patients identified through the newborn screening program, providing inpatient consultations for the metabolic service, and delivering both inpatient and outpatient clinical genetics care.
Responsibilities
Additional responsibilities include supervising medical genetics trainees and genetic counselors during their clinical rotations and serving as faculty in the graduate-level medical genetics course.
There are ample opportunities for clinical research, clinical trials, and collaboration with basic science investigators, supported by strong institutional genomics initiatives. Specific job responsibilities can be tailored to the candidate's clinical interests and experience.
The DMGG is home to multiple accredited training programs, including an ABMGG-accredited Medical Genetics fellowship, combined Internal Medicine-Genetics and Pediatrics-Genetics residencies, a Master's Program in Genetic Counseling, and a Medical Biochemical Genetics fellowship.
Qualifications
  • ABMGG Board Certification/Eligibility in Clinical Genetics
  • Board Certification/Eligibility for Pediatrics or Internal Medicine
  • Eligibility for a New York State medical license
  • Additional Board certification in Biochemical Genetics is preferred

Compensation range from 235K to 255K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)
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Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.
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Physician Recruitment Department
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Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org
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Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
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