Genetic Clinical Counselor I (Part-Time) - Obstetrics and Gynecology
About The Position
Participates with a clinical geneticist in the delivery of genetic services. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Elicits individual and family histories and information regarding the psychological and socioeconomic status of the family. Reviews with the family and clinical geneticist the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planned. Transmits pertinent information about genetic risks and mechanism. Assists the family in assimilating the genetic information and adjusting to its implications. Implements the treatment plan and makes appropriate referrals to medical, nursing, social work and psychological services. Provides follow-up support to patients and their families. Summarizes findings for patients and referring physicians. Participates in the education of parents, community groups, physicians, medical professionals, agencies, staff and students regarding human genetics. Facilitates provision of services, including intake and clinic organization. Assists in the development and implementation of ongoing clinical investigations in genetics.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited genetic counseling program.
- Must be board certified in genetic counseling by the either the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or eligible to obtain certification within a year of graduation.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).
Nice To Haves
- Competent in interviewing and counseling techniques to elicit from patients or family the information necessary to reach appropriate conclusion.
- Knowledge of genetic and mathematics principles to understand the limitations, interpretations and significance of specialized laboratory and genetic procedures.
- Ability to anticipate areas of difficulty and conflict, to help families and individuals recognize and cope with their emotional and psychological needs and to recognize situations requiring referral and to transmit pertinent information effectively.
Responsibilities
- Elicits individual and family histories and information regarding the psychological and socioeconomic status of the family.
- Reviews with the family and clinical geneticist the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planned.
- Transmits pertinent information about genetic risks and mechanism.
- Assists the family in assimilating the genetic information and adjusting to its implications.
- Implements the treatment plan and makes appropriate referrals to medical, nursing, social work and psychological services.
- Provides follow-up support to patients and their families.
- Summarizes findings for patients and referring physicians.
- Participates in the education of parents, community groups, physicians, medical professionals, agencies, staff and students regarding human genetics.
- Facilitates provision of services, including intake and clinic organization.
- Assists in the development and implementation of ongoing clinical investigations in genetics.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
