Licensed Genetic Counselor

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CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview Clinical or research-based genetic counselor with demonstrated genetic counseling expertise and/or recognized as a point-of-contact for a specialized patient population, along with providing efforts consistent to the mission of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. This position includes active participation within the Section of Genetic Counseling.

If acceptable by clinical leadership within the GCs Division, this role is able to engage in Incident-to Follow Up Genetic counseling visits for established patients to the practice to assist with returning test results, updating medical and family histories, reviewing testing options, and evaluating familial recurrence risks. In this role, you will support the following programs: Lipid Heart Clinic Heart Function Connective Tissue Clinic (Dr. Drant) What you will do Clinical: Recognized as a point-of-contact for a specialized patient population Reviews patient information, evaluates family history, conducts risk assessment, and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis.

Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling as necessary. Works directly with the Attending Physician assigned to the patient population.

Education

Sought out to provide outreach and education May assist with education/ mentorship within the Division, along with providing clinical education and mentorship to Genetic Counseling graduate students Present cases at rounds, or other conferences Research: Involvement with research activity related to their specialized patient population based on the specific job description. Published on posters/ abstracts/ publications Follows IRB protocols and guidelines as per specific approved protocol. Works directly with the Principal Investigator for the specific research protocol.

Education

Qualifications Master's Degree Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics - Required Experience Qualifications At least three (3) years experience as an independent genetic counselor - Required (LGC 2) At least five (5) years as an independent genetic counselor - Required (LGC 3) At least eight (8) years as…

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