Genetic Counselor - Clinical Genetics

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Genetic Counselor to support the ARIA study under the direction of senior faculty. The role involves providing genetic counseling, implementing research protocols, and supervising interns and residents.

You will also lecture professionals and the public on genetic counseling, genetic diseases, and genomic medicine in relation to the study. Applicants should have a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling, ABGC/ABMG certification, and California licensure, with 3–5 years

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling required.
• Certification by ABGC or ABMG.
• California Genetic Counseling license required.
• 3–5 years related experience or training.
• Knowledge of genetics principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical research and genetic counseling activities for the ARIA study.
• Implement research protocols and provide genetic counseling to participants and families.
• Supervise genetic counseling interns and genetics residents.
• Lecture to professionals and the public on genetics and genomic medicine.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent learning

Literature searching

Education

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling

ABGC/ABMG Certification

CA Genetic Counseling License

Tools

PUBMED

OMIM

GENEREVIEW

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm

Salary Range: $56.99 - 75.24 Hourly

Employment Type

Indefinite

Job #

33306

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under direction of the Principal Investigator and the Director of non-cancer genetic counseling services (senior genetic counselor faculty), the Genetic Counselor will provide assistance with clinical research and genetic counseling activities for the ARIA (Aligning Research to Impact Autism) study. Duties include but aren't limited to: implement research protocols and provide genetic counseling to study participants and their families, supervision of genetic counseling interns and genetics residents, lecture to professionals and public on genetic counseling, genetic diseases and genomic medicine as it relates to the study.

Salary Range: $56.99 - $75.24 Hourly

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling conferred by a genetic counseling program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling
• Certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics or the American Board of Genetic Counseling
• License of Genetic Counseling conferred by the State of California, Department of Public Health Second License / Certification
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience or training
• Professional and current knowledge of the rapidly changing principles and practices of genetics
• Knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling, including risk perception, support mechanisms, defense and coping mechanisms, relationships and decision making processes.
• Ability to perform medical/research literature searches using worldwide databases, such as PUBMED, OMIM and GENEREVIEW
• Ability to read, understand and interpret research studies found in medical literature as related to clinical and research practices.
• Ability to demonstrate independent knowledge-seeking behavior.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and administer appropriate educational materials in order for patients to understand complex genetic information.
• Skills in interacting with individuals from a broad range of socioeconomic, educational, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, research personnel and investigators.
• Ability to effectively communicate solutions and clarifications of concerns, problems and quandaries to the respective parties involved.
• Knowledge of patient resource information (i.e. counseling, physician referrals, support groups, community resources)
• Effective organization skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in operating a PC word processor and programs

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.