Genetic Clinical Counselor I (Part-Time) - Obstetrics and Gynecology

About the role

Participates with a clinical geneticist in the delivery of genetic services.

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.
• Aids 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.
• Sums up findings for patients and referring physicians.
• Facilitates provision of services, including intake and clinic organization.
• Aids in the development and implementation of ongoing clinical investigations in genetics.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Physical effort: typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Equipment: office equipment.

Education

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.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

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.

Skills

Not Applicable

Salary Range

$30.93 - $47.94 / Hourly

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.