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About the Role

**This position is hybrid**

The Genetic Counselor will provide genetic counseling following established genetic counseling practice guidelines in a range of settings including adult genetics clinic, prenatal clinic, pediatric clinic, metabolic clinic, GenRISK program, and other settings as appropriate.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for analyzing the intake information and determining if appropriate appointments have been scheduled.
• Demonstrates knowledge, competency skills and intervention techniques in GC clinical services.
• Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based upon analysis of risk, benefit and cost.
• Ensures accurate completion of counseling paperwork.
• Interacts and communicates regularly with the medical geneticist(s).
• Responsible for the communication of both normal and abnormal results and coordinating appropriate follow-up with medical geneticist.
• May provide case management for complex genetic cases, including coordinating medical recommendations, testing, and ongoing counseling.
• Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions; makes referrals for ongoing care and support.
• Acts as consultant to referring physicians regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to the management of their patients.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and provides coverage for colleagues as necessary.
• Provides genetic counseling in accordance with applicable standards of professional care, e.g., compliance with GDB/AFP.
• Program regulations compliance.
• Attends continuous education courses, attends meetings, and reviews medical literature. Stays current in GC field.
• Contributes to quality/development of clinical services, participates in specialty sections, and coordinates specific services or specific projects.
• Actively participates in outreach, education, and training activities.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling.
• American Board of Genetic Counseling Certification / American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Certification (ABGC/ABMG certification).
• California Department of Public Health Genetic Counselor License.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in genetic counseling and competent in all genetic counselor core functions.

Physical Demands:

Standing, walking