Genetic Counselor - Profound Autism Research Study
About The Position
The Genetic Counselor will partner with the Study PI, Clinical Geneticist, and other team members to guide and implement the clinical and research goals of the research study. The Genetic Counselor will work collaboratively with referring clinicians and the research team. The Genetic Counselor will participate in genetic counseling for participants undergoing research-based genomic testing in an outpatient clinical setting, including both pre- and post-test counseling/return of results. There will also be opportunities to participate in ongoing research efforts. Additional responsibilities will include supporting clinical care within the Division of Neurology.
Requirements
- Master's Degree Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics - Required
- Demonstrated ability in counseling, skills, techniques and other areas.
- Subject to pressure related to emergency clinical problems.
- Must have a high degree of flexibility of skills and hours.
- Licensed Genetic Counselor I
- Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - upon hire - Required
- Licensed Genetics Counselor - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required or
- Licensed Osteopathic Genetic Counselor - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required
- Graduate Genetic Counselor
- Genetic Counselor Provisional License - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
- Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - within 15 months - Required
- Provisional Graduate Genetic Counselor
- Genetic Counselor Provisional License - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required
- Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - within 15 months - Required
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with clinical data or research data is preferred.
- Licensed Genetics Counselor - New Jersey State Licensing Board -
Responsibilities
- Reviews patient information, evaluates family history, conducts risk assessment, and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis.
- Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling as necessary.
- Works directly with the Attending Physician assigned to the patient population.
- May assist with education/ mentorship within the Division, along with serving as a supervisor to Genetic Counseling graduate students during their clinical rotations.
- Involvement with research activity related to their specialized patient population based on specific job description.
- Follows IRB protocols and guidelines as per specific approved protocol.
- Works directly with the Principal Investigator for the specific research protocol.
- Accurately performs clinical correlation, variant classification, and/or report writing for genomic tests of high complexity.
- Provides professional and calm customer service to both internal and external clinicians/clients.
- Supports refinement or update of existing laboratory workflows/protocols in order to improve sensitivity, efficiency and quality of testing.
Benefits
- Annual influenza vaccine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
