Genetic Counselor III - Cedars-Sinai Center for Genomics Medicine - Full-Time

• Responsible for analyzing the intake information and determining if appropriate appointments have been scheduled.
• Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based upon analysis of risk, benefit and cost.
• Ensures proper completion of counseling paperwork.
• Interacts and communicates regular with the medical geneticist(s). Responsible for the communication of both normal and abnormal results and coordinating appropriate follow-up with medical geneticist and/or supervising physician.
• Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions; makes referrals for ongoing care and support.
• Acts as consultant to referring physicians regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to the management of their patients.
• Participates in regular staff meetings; works to establish her/himself as a team member, providing coverage for colleagues as necessary.
• Provides genetic counseling in accordance w/applicable standards of professional care. Attends continuous education courses, attends meetings, and reviews medical literature. Stays current in GC field.
• Demonstrates knowledge, competency skills and intervention techniques in GC clinical services. Provides case management for complex genetic cases, including coordinating medical recommendations, testing, and ongoing counseling.
• Contributes to quality/development of clinical services, participates in specialty sections, and coordinates specific services or specific projects.
• Actively participates in outreach, education, and training activities.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, competency skills and expertise in delivery of all GC clinical services.
• Leads other counselors, clinical programs or research projects, as needed. Serves as mentor for new/inexperienced staff. Coordinates and delivers education & training.
• Coordinates regional or national projects and/or committees, and may participate on regional or national projects and/or committees.
• Develops/manages programs.

• Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling required.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in genetic counseling and competent in all genetic counselor core functions.
• American Board Genetic Counselor (ABGC) Certification required upon hire. ABMG Certified Counselors (prior to 1991 may still be considered).
• California Genetic Counseling License (Full or Temporary) required upon hire.
• Demonstrates refined analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills.

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