Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's level Genetics Counselor degree
• Board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) required.
• Licensure as required by states of Illinois and Wisconsin.
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Quality customer service skills
• Read/comprehend written instructions
• Follow verbal instructions
• Basic PC skills
• Manage stress appropriately
• Make decisions under pressure
• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Handle multiple priorities
• Work independently

Responsibilities

• Facilitates comprehensive patient care.
• Provides description of genetic counseling process during initial patient contact, gathers relevant information including medical records/family history and obtains appropriate current medical literature.
• Ensures the distribution of a summary letter to the patient and referral source in a timely fashion.
• Assists/conducts counseling session: Coordinates further care and follow-up.
• Participates in community and professional education.
• Accommodates the majority of requests by community and professional groups for lectures.
• Organizes and presents educational conference as funding is available and need is demonstrated.
• Participates in obtaining and utilizing grant funding as it is available.
• Ensures maximal use of grant funds.
• Promotes public awareness of the regional genetics service.
• Functions as a regional community resource for genetic disease-related inquiries.
• Maintains patient data for yearly statistics.
• Maintains documentation of the number of referrals, the referral source and patient demographic information.
• Maintains statistics on indication for referral and diagnosis.
• Attends continuing education programs, attending appropriate educations seminars on a yearly basis, as funding permits.
• Maintains current educational materials.
• Maintains up-to-date patient educational materials in sufficient quantities and maintains current medical resources used by the department staff and other medical professions.
• Provide genetic counseling and medical care as needed for position newborn screen cases.
• Provides information to the State of IL NBS program, as needed.
• Act as an educational resource/mentor for individuals interested in medicine and the field of medical genetics.
• Provide genetic counseling services that follow the code of ethics guidelines established by the NSGC/ABGC.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities