Genetic Counselor II or III

University of California, San Francisco•Fremont, CA

About The Position

UCSF Medical Center seeks a Genetic Counselor II or III to provide prenatal genetics services. The role obtains and reviews medical, family, and pregnancy histories and constructs three-generation pedigrees for patients and families at risk for fetal anomalies or genetic diseases and syndromes. It communicates genetic risks, medical information, and testing or screening options in a non-directive, supportive, understandable manner; provides short-term supportive counseling; and facilitates informed decision-making. The counselor documents consultations and procedures, communicates findings and recommendations to referring providers, and discusses the significance of genetic test results with patients and providers. Ongoing case management includes liaising with laboratories, consulting with medical geneticists and other specialists, coordinating additional studies, and arranging follow-up appointments. The position also coordinates service delivery across clinics, including appointment templates and sample processing; contributes independently and as part of a team to prenatal genetics programs; undertakes graduate-level teaching and supervises genetic counseling interns; and enrolls patients and collects data for occasional research studies. Requirements differ by level. Both levels require graduation from an accredited genetic counseling program and a California genetic counselor license. Genetic Counselor II requires passing, or being eligible to pass, the American Board of Genetic Counseling examination. Genetic Counselor III requires board certification/documentation and five years of genetic counseling experience, as well as prior experience in a Prenatal Diagnostic Center and demonstrated expertise in prenatal genetics. Current AHA CPR licensure is also listed for Genetic Counselor III.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Genetic Counseling Program.
Hold a Genetic Counselor License issued by the State of California.
Genetic Counselor II: Have passed or be eligible to take/pass the American Board of Genetic Counseling examination; passing is listed as a required qualification.
Genetic Counselor III: Have passed the American Board of Genetic Counseling examination and provide documentation of certification.
Genetic Counselor III: Five years of experience in genetic counseling.
Genetic Counselor III: Previous experience in a Prenatal Diagnostic Center and demonstrated expertise in prenatal genetics.
Genetic Counselor III: Current AHA CPR licensure.

Nice To Haves

Genetic Counselor II: Previous experience in a Prenatal Diagnostic Center.
Fluency in Spanish or Cantonese is given strong consideration.
Genetic Counselor II: Diplomate of the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Responsibilities

Obtain and review pertinent medical, family, and pregnancy histories and construct three-generation pedigrees.
Communicate genetic risks, medical information, and testing and screening options in a non-directive, supportive, and understandable manner.
Provide short-term supportive counseling and facilitate informed decision-making.
Write summary notes and communicate findings and recommendations to referring providers after patient consultations or procedures.
Discuss the significance of genetic test results with patients and referring providers.
Coordinate satellite clinic service delivery, appointment templates, sample processing, and ongoing case management.
Communicate with laboratories, consult with medical geneticists and other specialists, coordinate additional studies, and arrange follow-up appointments as needed.
Develop and administer programs integral to prenatal genetics service delivery, independently and as part of a team.
Undertake and coordinate graduate-level teaching, give presentations or talks to students and groups, and directly supervise genetic counseling interns.
Enroll patients and collect data for occasional research studies.