Genetics Counsellor - Genetics Counselling Clinic

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Genetic Counsellor to deliver genetic services to a diverse population. The role involves conducting assessments, providing patient support, and collaborating with medical professionals. Ideal candidates will have board certification and strong communication skills, with a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and implement hospital policies.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct genetic assessments and provide counselling.
• Collaborate with a medical geneticist on patient management.
• Educate families on genetic disorders and testing options.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

Board certification with CAGC or ABGC

Job description

Job Description

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, the Genetic Counsellor will provide comprehensive genetic services to a diverse, multicultural population. The successful candidate will be responsible for genetic assessments, counselling, and patient support, including diagnostic evaluations, documentation, and follow-up care. This role will primarily support patients in areas such as cancer genetics, prenatal/preconception genetics, and general genetics, collaborating with a medical geneticist on pediatric and adult cases.

In this role, you will work with patients and their families to help them understand the implications of genetic disorders in the context of their personal, familial, and cultural backgrounds. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing family history and inheritance patterns, calculating recurrence risks, and providing information about genetic testing and related procedures. Additionally, the Genetic Counsellor will serve on committees as needed and act as a resource for genetic information for healthcare professionals, patients, and the general public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct genetic assessments and provide counselling and support to patients.
• Participate in diagnostic evaluations and ensure thorough documentation and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with a medical geneticist in the management of pediatric and adult patients.
• Educate families on the significance of genetic disorders, inheritance patterns, and testing options.
• Serve as a resource to healthcare professionals and the public on genetic disorders.
• Participate in relevant committees and contribute to the improvement of genetics services.

What must you have?

• Board certification or eligibility with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) and/or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).

What else do you bring?

• Ability to interpret and implement hospital and departmental policies, programs and procedures as required.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• One year recent genetic counseling experience (prenatal and general genetics) preferred.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

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Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.