Genetic Counselor I/II/III

Cincinnati Children's

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Genetic Counselor I/II/III role at Cincinnati Children's involves providing comprehensive genetic counseling services to clients, acting as a liaison, and assessing risks for genetic or medical conditions. This position requires obtaining and evaluating medical histories, discussing genetic factors and management of risks, coordinating laboratory tests, and integrating results with client histories. The role also involves explaining clinical implications, providing counseling and guidance, identifying community resources for support, and educating clients. Additionally, the Genetic Counselor will assist in the implementation of genetics services, stay current with literature, supervise students, attend meetings, and engage in community outreach.

Requirements

Masters degree in related field.
May require clinical license, certification or training
Ohio Genetic Counseling License; Certified/eligible for certification by the ABMG or ABGC

Nice To Haves

No directly related experience

Responsibilities

Act as the liaison for clients.
Obtain and/or evaluate the medical histories of a client to determine the risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases.
Discuss with a client the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases.
Identify and/or coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for genetic assessment.
Integrate the results of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic tests with individual and family medical histories.
Explain to a client the clinical implications of the results of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic tests.
Evaluate the response of a client to one or more genetic conditions or the risk of reoccurrence and provide counseling and guidance.
Identify and/or use community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy.
Provide medical, genetic, and counseling information to clients.
Provide basic genetic counseling services in the conduct of healthcare.
Assist faculty and other health care professionals in implementation of genetics services.
Demonstrate familiarity with current literature and ability to critically evaluate information.
Provide supervision under the direction of a supervisor mentor for students at the University level, residents, and fellows.
Attend divisional or organizational meetings which may include journal clubs, case conferences, or other meetings.
Provide community outreach by assembling and providing educational materials to individuals or organizations in the community.
Perform basic genetic counseling.
Attends divisional meetings and provides educational outreach at community events.