Genetic Counselor Fetal Therapy

Banner Health • Tucson, AZ

6d

About The Position

Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen. Apply today. You'll have the unique opportunity to establish and shape the genetic counseling program within our growing Maternal Fetal Medicine division, serving as the only genetic counselor on staff in this specialized capacity. Your expertise will be highly valued as you collaborate closely with 2 full-time Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians and multiple per diem specialists who are dedicated to providing exceptional prenatal care. You'll also work alongside a robust team that includes 3 gynecologists, 1 urogynecologist, 1 MIGS surgeon, 7 OB generalists, and 4 midwives, giving you diverse collaboration opportunities and comprehensive support. In this position, you'll provide essential genetic counseling, education, and emotional support to patients and families navigating congenital anomalies, genetic disorders, or inherited conditions, helping them understand and adapt to complex medical and psychosocial implications. You'll see up to 8 patients per day in thoughtfully scheduled one-hour sessions, giving you adequate time to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care without feeling rushed. This department values work-life balance, offering you a Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm schedule . Whether you're a new graduate ready to launch your career or an experienced counselor seeking a pioneering role, you'll find the professional support and autonomy to thrive. Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for working with patients who have a possible or established personal or family history of an inherited risk for disease. The counselor obtains personal and family medical history, develops and analyzes pedigrees, determines if genetic testing is appropriate, arranges genetic testing, analyzes and interprets test results in order to provide patient care plans and treatment options. Counselors provide counseling and psychosocial support to patients and families. Works collaboratively to provide medical direction for the program.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling, obtained through a genetic counseling program accredited by the ACGC (Accrediting Council for Genetic Counseling), is required.
• Must be eligible for Board Certification as a Genetic Counselor.
• Genetic Counselor certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire.
• Position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, counseling and psychosocial assessment skills in establishing patient rapport and in responding to issues of client or family.
• Requires critical thinking skills to complete complex research and analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified Genetic Counselor with Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and genetic assessment services to patients with personal or family history or are at risk for genetic disorders. Provides education and counseling on genetic principles and tests to patients and family members.
• Obtains and reviews patient’s personal and family medical history. Retrieves and reviews medical records. Documents family history and constructs pedigrees to assess the pattern of genetic disorders in the family and risk of disease and to determine whether genetics testing is appropriate.
• Works in collaboration with program (s) regarding clinical care and research to provide medical direction.
• Interprets complex genetics principles, laboratory data and test results. Provides counseling recommendations for care and psychosocial support for patients and families regarding risk of an inherited disorder. Establishes a plan of care based on genetic assessment.
• Assists with research protocol enrollment, collection of samples, data management, and patient consent in accordance with the Institutional Review Board.
• Provides education of genetic counseling and genetics to health care professionals, including residents, physicians, program staff, as well as organizations and individual members of the community.
• May assist with facility program development.
• Position works independently along with medical guidance from clinicians, working within protocols and interpreting genetic risk. Position provides care planning and counseling for patients and at-risk individuals. May work with various sub-specialties in the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees