Genetic Counselor- Behavioral Mental Health- Part-time

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

10:30 AM

Shift End Time

6:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

Genetic counseling providers offer consultative services to patients and families including analyzing genetic information and diagnostic test reports to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders and syndromes, discussing testing options with patients and families, interpreting laboratory results, and communicating findings to patients, families, and care team members. Genetic counselors are active team members in clinical care and research.

Experience

• No minimum experience required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical setting
• Interest in clinical research endeavors
  
  

Education

• Master’s degree in genetic counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling accredited program
  
  

Certification Summary

• Certified with National Board Certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or eligible to sit for boards. Board certification and Georgia state licensure is required within one year of the start date of the position.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to express cultural sensitivity while working with patients and families from diverse backgrounds
• Psychosocial skills to communicate sensitive and complex testing results in a compassionate manner
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Familiarity with health information privacy rules
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Provides genetic counseling consultative services to patients and families including writing detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts for patients, families, or referring physicians.
• Analyzes genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for genetic disorders and syndromes.
• Communicates complex genetic concepts using accessible language to bolster patient and family understanding.
• Discusses testing options and the associated risks, benefits, and limitations with patients and families.
• Counsels patients and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance regarding genetic risks and inherited conditions.
• Reviews laboratory work, literature, and patient histories to inform patient treatment plans Participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in genetics and genomics.
• Ensures genetics and genomic services are provided consistent with biomedical ethics best practices.
• Represents Children’s in a professional and highly ethical manner.
  
  

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1777-1797 Northeast Expressway

Job Family

Laboratory Services