Genetic Counseling Clinician I

Washington University in St. Louis; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis invites a licensed genetic counselor to work with a clinical geneticist in delivering comprehensive genetic services. You will collect family histories, discuss diagnoses, risks, and treatment options, and help families understand and adapt to genetic information.

The role includes coordinating referrals to medical, nursing, social work, and psychology services, conducting education for patients and staff, and contributing to ongoing clinical genetics research.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited genetic counseling program.
• Must be board certified in genetic counseling by ABMG or ABGC or eligible to obtain certification within a year of graduation.
• Basic Life Support certification (online certifications without a skills assessment component not sufficient).

Responsibilities

• Elicits individual and family histories and information regarding psychosocial status.
• Reviews with the family and clinical geneticist the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planned.
• Transmits pertinent information about genetic risks and mechanisms.
• Assists the family in assimilating the genetic information and adjusting to implications.
• Implements the treatment plan and makes referrals to medical, nursing, social work and psychology services.
• Provides follow-up support to patients and families.
• Summaries findings for patients and referring physicians.
• Educates parents, communities, physicians and staff about human genetics.
• Assists in clinic organization and intake processes.
• Contributes to ongoing clinical investigations in genetics.

Skills

Interviewing

Counseling

Genetic knowledge

Math concepts

Patient education

Communication

Laboratory processes

Interpersonal skills

Treatment planning

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis invites a licensed genetic counselor to work with a clinical geneticist in delivering comprehensive genetic services. You will collect family histories, discuss diagnoses, risks, and treatment options, and help families understand and adapt to genetic information.

The role includes coordinating referrals to medical, nursing, social work, and psychology services, conducting education for patients and staff, and contributing to ongoing clinical genetics research.