Genetic Counselor

ebnhc; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NeighborHealth's Center for Genetics & Prevention provides genetic counseling to adult patients and families under the leadership of clinical directors, with cross-training to cover a broad range of hereditary cancer conditions and opportunities for participation in research initiatives.

Genetic counselors at all levels collaborate with Dana-Farber's disease centers, including a satellite location at South Shore, and contribute to education, supervision, and patient-centered care as part of a

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities. Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly - every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we're advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Time Type: Full time

Department: Specialties

All Locations: 17 Main Street - WCHC

Position Summary

Individuals in this position will work in the Center for Genetics & Prevention program providing genetic counseling services to adult patients and families under the leadership of the Clinical Director, Disease Center Leader and Associate Director of Genetic Counseling. While each genetic counselor may develop certain areas of expertise, all genetic counselors are cross-trained to be able to see the full range of hereditary cancer conditions, including hereditary breast and ovarian syndrome, hereditary GI cancers, sarcoma, GU cancers including prostate and renal, hematologic malignancies, brain tumors, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, SDHX associated syndromes, VHL and others. Participation in numerous research initiatives is also possible.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Genetic Counselor I

• Provide genetic counseling for patients in the Center for Cancer Genetics & Prevention.
• Provide consultation services for patients in other Dana-Farber disease centers and clinics, including our Satellite location at South Shore
• Review medical records documentation of cancer and other diagnoses to facilitate evaluation and assessment of family histories
• Evaluate and select most appropriate genetic testing options and optimal laboratory
• Coordinate collection of blood and tissue samples for genetic analysis
• Complete required documentation in electronic medical record
• Assists with variant interpretation for clinical cases
• Communicate with patients, other genetic counselors and health care professionals to review family histories and determine eligibility for genetic testing and research protocols
• Aid in the professional development of genetic counseling interns, medical students and other health care providers

Genetic Counselor II

In addition to the above, this position will require the individual to undertake an increasingly independent role. The individual will also be expected to become more deeply involved in one or more key facets of the profession including supervision, training, education and research. Individuals at this level will be expected to participate in many of the following:

• Provide genetic counseling services for satellite clinics as part of Dana-Farber's community outreach programs or actively participate in the development and expansion of existing Dana-Farber clinics/consult programs
• Educate oncology and community health care providers about cancer genetics, hereditary cancer syndromes and appropriate referrals
• Facilitate patient support groups, organize patient educational seminars and conferences and create patient-oriented materials regarding cancer genetics
• Teach genetics classes for genetic counseling students and medical students
• Clinically supervise genetic counseling interns, medical students and genetics fellows
• Communicate with media and outside organizations regarding cancer genetics, hereditary cancer syndromes and genetic counseling services
• Aid in clinical research studies on hereditary cancer syndromes and/or cancer prevention
• Submit data for abstracts or presentation at major genetics and/or oncology meetings and/or submit manuscripts for publication

Genetic Counselor III

In addition to the above, this position will require the individual to undertake an increasingly independent role. The individual will also be expected to become more deeply involved in one or more key facets of the profession including supervision, training, education and research. Individuals at this level will be expected to participate in many of the following:

• Lead and assist in clinical research studies on hereditary cancer syndromes and/or cancer prevention
• Demonstrate proficiency and autonomy in managing complex, cross disease center projects including analysis and interpretation of high-level results
• Participate in the Institute's initiative on genomic analysis for patients as it applies to hereditary cancer
• Serve as a mentor and guide for other staff through experience in counseling for specific diseases and