Genetics Counselor

UW Health • Madison, WI

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About The Position

We are seeking a Genetic Counselor – Medical Genetics to:
• Join a large team of genetic counselors, medical geneticists, and advanced
practice providers to provide care in a highly collaborative medical genetics
environment
• Provide clinical genetic counseling services and general case coordination
to patients and families seen at University Hospital and other clinical
affiliates across UW Health.
• Clinical settings include medical genetics outpatient clinic and inpatient
environment
• Assist in the training and supervision of genetic counseling students in
the Master of Genetic Counselor Studies training program.

At UW Health, you will have:
• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid
time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption
assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and
allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family
well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional
growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from a college or university program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Genetic Counseling or a Master’s degree in clinical or medical genetics prior to the establishment of the ACGC or ABGC
• Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years’ experience in clinical genetic counseling
• Experience in domain-specific area
• Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical genetic counseling services
• General case coordination
• Assist in the training and supervision of genetic counseling students

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Two-week paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees