Genetic Counselor- Undiagnosed Disease Program

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A Brief Overview
Clinical or research-based genetic counselor with demonstrated genetic counseling expertise and/or recognized as a point-of-contact for a specialized patient population, along with providing efforts consistent to the mission of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. This position includes active participation within the Section of Genetic Counseling. If acceptable by clinical leadership within the GCs Division, this role is able to engage in Incident-to Follow Up Genetic counseling visits for established patients to the practice to assist with returning test results, updating medical and family histories, reviewing testing options, and evaluating familial recurrence risks.

What you will do

• Clinical:
  • Recognized as a point-of-contact for a specialized patient population
  • Reviews patient information, evaluates family history, conducts risk assessment, and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis.
  • Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling as necessary.
  • Works directly with the Attending Physician assigned to the patient population.
• Education:
  • Sought out to provide outreach and education
  • May assist with education/ mentorship within the Division, along with providing clinical education and mentorship to Genetic Counseling graduate students
  • Present cases at rounds, or other conferences
• Research:
  • Involvement with research activity related to their specialized patient population based on the specific job description.
  • Published on posters/ abstracts/ publications
  • Follows IRB protocols and guidelines as per specific approved protocol.
  • Works directly with the Principal Investigator for the specific research protocol.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics Required

Experience

• At least three (3) years experience as an independent genetic counselor Required

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in counseling, skills, techniques and other related areas.
• Subject to pressure related to emergency clinical problems.
• Must have a high degree of flexibility of skills and hours.
• Prior experience with clinical data or research data is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - upon hire - Required and
• Licensed Genetics Counselor - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required and
• Licensed Genetics Counselor - New Jersey State Licensing Board - - Preferred

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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