Genetic Counselor, Center for Child Development Part Time Day

The Valley Hospital•Paramus, NJ

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About The Position

The genetics counselor is responsible to provide genetic counseling for sporadic, familial and hereditary forms of cancer and cardiac disease to both patients and families. The counselor will also perform a cancer risk assessment. The Counselor will assist the participants with strategies to cope with the risk information they receive. This position will also support the development of research, and development of a genetic registry database.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetics Counseling (ABGC) accredited institution.
Must hold a valid, current license as a genetic counselor in the state of NJ
At least 2 years clinical experience in genetic counseling with one year oncology specific cancer genetics.
Current BLS.
Computer Skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint Meditech and Athena
Good written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

American Board of Genetics Certification preferred

Responsibilities

provide genetic counseling for sporadic, familial and hereditary forms of cancer and cardiac disease to both patients and families
perform a cancer risk assessment
assist the participants with strategies to cope with the risk information they receive
support the development of research
development of a genetic registry database

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities