Genetic Counselor 1

University of Miami-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Miami, FL
5,001-10,000 employees
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The University of Miami/UHealth Neuromuscular Division in the Department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Genetic Counselor to join a growing neurogenetics program with both clinical and research responsibilities to work in the UHealth Medical Campus. The Genetic Counselor 1 provides genetic counseling, education, and psychological support for those with genetic disorders, birth defects, positive newborn screening results or who are at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. The Neuromuscular Division in the Department of Neurology at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Genetic Counselor to join a growing neurogenetics program with both clinical and research responsibilities. Research is the major focus of this position (60% effort), with responsibilities oriented around activities of the CReATe Consortium, an NIH-supported Rare Diseases Consortium focused on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) and related motor neuron disorders. On the clinical front (40% effort), the Genetic Counselor will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team, primarily serving as a genetic resource for patients who have or are at risk for neuromuscular genetic disorders.

  • Provides genetic counseling, education, and psychological support for those with genetic disorders, birth defects, positive newborn screening results or who are at risk for a variety of inherited conditions.
  • Provides services in response to a wide variety of referral indications, such as pediatric and adult genetics, cancer, and preconception.
  • Provides outreach and education to healthcare professionals and the general population.
  • Establishes and maintains partnerships with community and disease organizations.
  • Develops educational and promotional materials.
  • Acquire an in-depth understanding of the research program and the details of specific projects
  • Assist with drafting and editing relevant sections of study protocols, informed consent documents and other study materials (e.g. informational brochures)
  • Recruit and enroll study participants, coordinate study visits, and assist with collection of study data
  • Provide counseling for research participants who may undergo genetic testing
  • Assist with the interpretation of variants from next generation sequencing (on a research basis)
  • Maintain accurate and complete source documents and case report forms; assist with data entry into research database
  • Participate in patient/community outreach activities to help promote and sustain the research program
  • Gather relevant medical history and pedigree information.
  • Provide genetic counseling, education and psychological support for those with genetic neuromuscular disorders, or who may be at risk for such disorders.
  • Facilitate patient decision making regarding genetic testing
  • Assist with ordering and interpreting genetic test results, including next generation sequencing
  • Manage commercial genetic testing
  • Work in partnership with the neurologist and allied health professionals within the context of multi-disciplinary specialty clinics (e.g. Muscular Dystrophy Association, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, ALS), to manage care for patients with genetic neuromuscular disorders
  • Participate in the training of neurology residents and fellows who rotate through the clinics
  • Provide clinical supervision and evaluation of patient care related to specialty.
  • Master’s degree in relevant field.
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
  • Genetic Counselor License required in the State of Florida
  • Board eligible or board certified with the American Board of Medical Genetics (or equivalent)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge or interest in neurogenetic conditions
  • Experience with research and patient care
  • Preferred health professional who has received training from an accredited Genetic Counseling program
  • Specific knowledge of interest in neuromuscular diseases
  • Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
  • The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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