Pediatric Genetic Counselor – Clinical & Research Impact

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 84 000 - 129 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Clinical Genetic Counselor to join the Section of Genetic Counseling. You will review patient histories, provide counseling, assess risk, and discuss testing options with families.

You will participate in education and mentorship of graduate students and contribute to research initiatives, following IRB protocols and collaborating with the Principal Investigator on study protocols.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics required.
• Minimum 3 years experience as an independent genetic counselor (LGC 2) required.
• Minimum 5 years experience as an independent genetic counselor (LGC 3) required.
• Minimum 8 years experience as an independent genetic counselor (LGC 4) required.

Responsabilités

• Clinical: Recognized as a point-of-contact for a specialized patient population.
• Reviews patient information, evaluates family history, conducts risk assessment, and recommends testing.
• Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling as necessary.
• Education: Outreach and education; mentor to Genetic Counseling graduate students.
• Research: Involvement with research related to the specialized patient population; publications and IRB compliance.

Connaissances

Genetic counseling

Psychosocial counseling

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Formation

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling

Description du poste

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Clinical Genetic Counselor to join the Section of Genetic Counseling. You will review patient histories, provide counseling, assess risk, and discuss testing options with families.

You will participate in education and mentorship of graduate students and contribute to research initiatives, following IRB protocols and collaborating with the Principal Investigator on study protocols.