Genetic Counselor - Perinatology

Job Summary

Provides genetic counseling to patients and counseling and coordination services for other screening programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and psychological support to patients and their families.
• Interprets complex genetic and laboratory data/test results.
• Communicates findings with physicians.
• Aids patients with navigation of financial aspects associated with genetic testing.
• Aids in diagnosing genetic problems and developing short and long-term genetic counseling plans.
• Completes a full risk assessment to determine eligibility for genetic counseling.
• Determines and coordinates surveillance and/or treatment plans based on patient history, diagnostic data, and genetic testing results.
• Assesses patients' psychological or emotional needs and makes referral recommendations to assist patients in managing testing outcomes.
• Educates the community about genetics and services available.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters in Genetics/Genetic Counseling.
• CT Licensed Genetic Counselor, Certified American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics within 6 months of hire.
• Genetic Counseling preferred.