Genetic Counselor II
Genetic Counselor II
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Job Description
Overview
The Genetic Counselor II will assist in clinical diagnosis management and counseling patients with known or suspected genetic disorders. The incumbent will provide ongoing genetic services and clinical support for assigned clinic(s). Clinical focus is on patients with neurogenetic conditions neurodevelopmental disorders and rare diseases.
Responsibilities
1. Provide comprehensive genetic counseling services for patients and families with known or suspected genetic disorders. Services may include standalone genetic counseling visits (face to face or when appropriate telehealth) as well as in conjunction with multidisciplinary clinic visits.
2. Obtain and analyze detailed medical developmental and family histories to assess genetic risk and determine the need for genetic testing or referrals.
3. Coordinate and facilitate appropriate genetic testing including pre-test counseling test selection informed consent and insurance authorization in collaboration with Genetic Counselor Assistants and other institute support staff and services.
4. Interpret genetic test results in the context of the patients clinical presentation and family history. Communicate findings clearly to patients families and the referring healthcare team.
5. Provide post-test counseling including explanation of test results and discussion of potential diagnoses and implications.
6. Educate patients and families about genetic conditions inheritance patterns recurrence risks family planning options available treatments and management and support resources.
7. Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide supportive family-centered counseling to promote the psychological well-being and informed decision-making of patients and their families.
8. Document clinical interactions and maintain accurate up-to-date medical records in compliance with Kennedy Krieger Institute departmental and regulatory guidelines.
9. Collaborate closely with neurologists geneticists and other specialists as part of a multidisciplinary care team to ensure integrated patient management.
10. Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and best practices for genetic counseling in neurology and rare disease settings. Assist with quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
11. Supervise and provide clinical training to genetic counseling students during assigned rotations including observation case preparation feedback and evaluation in accordance with program and accreditation requirements.
12. Provide educational support and training to medical staff trainees and community partners regarding genetic counseling advances in genetic testing and other relevant clinical topics.
13. Maintain current knowledge of advances in genetic testing technologies variant interpretation guidelines emerging disease-gene discoveries and clinical knowledge related to the neurological and rare diseases seen in clinic ensuring evidence-based up-to-date patient care. This may involve literature reviews attendance at national and regional professional conferences and other continuing education opportunities.
14. Participate and assist in clinical research efforts.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certification required.
Must possess and maintain licensure to practice as Genetic Counselor in Maryland.
EDUCATION:
Masters degree from an accredited Genetic Counseling Program required.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two years of post-graduate genetic counseling experience required.
Experience working with patient populations with disabilities preferred.
Minimum pay range
Maximum pay range
Employment Type
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