Genetic Counselor

Ohsu-Psu; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

OHSU is seeking a full-time genetic counselor specializing in pediatric genetics to join our multidisciplinary pediatric genetics team, which includes MDs, NPs, genetic counselors, assistants and staff.

The role involves in-person and telehealth clinical genetic counseling, patient care coordination, participation in several pediatric clinics, and education of trainees and providers, with opportunities for research and publication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited program.
• Board Certification or active ABGC candidacy.
• Eligible for Oregon and Washington state licensure as a genetic counselor.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and telehealth clinical genetic counseling for pediatric patients.
• Coordinate intake, assessment, counseling, test coordination, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with MD/NP teams across pediatric multidisciplinary clinics.
• Educate medical trainees, genetic counseling students, and other health care providers.
• Engage in research and publications as opportunities arise.

Education

Master's degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an ACGC accredited training program

Board Certified or Active Candidate through ABGC

Eligibility for Oregon and Washington state licensure

Job description

Department Overview

The Department of Molecular & Medical Genetics has an immediate opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) genetic counselor specializing in pediatric genetics. The selected candidate will join our pediatric genetics team involving multiple MDs, NPs, genetic counselors, genetic counseling assistants and administrative staff.

Function/Duties of Position

• This position will be actively involved in clinical genetic counseling services for in-person patient care and telehealth outpatient clinics alongside MD/NPs as well as through independent GC-led telehealth visits.
• The counselor will participate in overall coordination of patient care including intake, assessment, counseling, test coordination, and follow-up.
• Our genetic counselors are involved in several pediatric multidisciplinary clinics, working in partnership with care teams and medical geneticists.
• In addition to direct patient care, our genetic counselors serve a primary role in education to medical trainees, genetic counseling students and other health care providers.
• Participation in research and publication is also encouraged for interested faculty.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an ACGC accredited training program
• Board Certified or an Active Candidate through the ABGC
• Maintain, or be eligible, for Oregon state and Washington state genetic counseling licensure

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]