Genetic Clinical Counselor I - Pediatrics Genetics

About this role

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary This is a pediatric neurology genetic counselor position. Works as members of the WUSM healthcare team, providing genetic counseling/education for patients and families including identifying, ordering, and coordinating genetic laboratory tests and results disclosure as appropriate for the genetic assessment. Integrates genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate genetic risk factors and clinical implications. Able to work independently, and with other providers, such as medical geneticists.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Elicits individual and family histories and information regarding the psychological and socioeconomic status of the family. • Reviews with the family and clinical geneticist the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planned. • Transmits pertinent information about genetic risks and mechanism. • Assists the family in assimilating the genetic information and adjusting to its implications. • Implements the treatment plan and makes appropriate referrals to medical, nursing, social work and psychological services. • Provides follow-up support to patients and their families. • Summarizes findings for patients and referring physicians. • Participates in the education of parents, community groups, physicians, medical professionals, agencies, staff and students regarding human genetics. • Facilitates provision of services, including intake and clinic organization. • Assists in the development and implementation of ongoing clinical investigations in genetics.

Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions • Normal office environment

Physical Effort • Typically sitting at desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment • Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree - Genetic Counseling Certifications /Professional Licenses : The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMG) Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree from an accredited genetic counseling program. • Must be board certified in genetic counseling by the either the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or eligible to obtain certification within a year of graduation. • Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).

Preferred Qualifications: • Competent in interviewing and counseling techniques to elicit from patients or family the information necessary to reach appropriate conclusion. • Knowledge of genetic and mathematics principles to understand the limitations, interpretations and significance of specialized laboratory and genetic procedures. • Ability to anticipate areas of difficulty and conflict, to help families and individuals recognize and cope with their emotional and psychological needs and to recognize situations requiring referral and to transmit pertinent information effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Clinical Investigations, Effective Written Communication, Family Support, Genetic Counseling, Genetic Studies, Human Genetics, Interpersonal Communication, Interview Techniques, Laboratory Processes, Mathematics, Oral Communications, Patient Education, Treatment Plans

Grade C12

Salary Range $64,300.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen

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