Licensed Genetic Counselor Specialist - Philadelphia, United States - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

    At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

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    We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

    A Brief Overview
    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 in the following domains:

    Clinical
    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
    May assist with education/ mentorship within the Division, along with serving as a supervisor to Genetic Counseling graduate students during their clinical rotations.

    Research
    Maybe also involved with research activity related to their specialized patient population.

    This position includes active participation within the Section of Genetic Counseling.

    Additionally, this position involves an enhanced level of participation and responsibilities within, but not exclusive of, the following:

    Administration
    Education/ Scholarly Pursuits (Publications)
    Research
    Clinical
    Responsibilities Over Staff (is not limited to Genetic Counseling Staff)

    If acceptable by clinical leadership within the GCs Division, this role is able to engage in Incident-to Follow Up 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.

    Find out more about our Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.



    What you will do

    • Recognized as a point-of-contact for a specialized patient population
    • Sought out to provide outreach and education
    • Published on posters/ abstracts/ publications
    • Present cases at rounds, or other conferences
    • Provides clinical education and mentorship to Genetic Counseling graduate students
    • Involvement with limited research administrative functions (IRB submissions, time and effort reporting)

    Education Qualifications

    • Master's Degree Required

    Experience Qualifications

    • At least six (6) years as an independent genetic counselor Preferred

    Skills and Abilities

    • Demonstrated ability in counseling, skills, techniques and other related areas.
    • Subject to pressure related to emergency clinical problems.
    • Must have a high degree of flexibility of skills and hours.
    • Prior experience with clinical data or research data is preferred.

    Licenses and Certifications

    • Licensed Genetics Counselor - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
    • Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC) - upon hire - Required

    To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

    Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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