Genetic Counselor I

Title: Genetic Counselor I

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: WCINYP Clinical Operations

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $96,700.00 - $107,100.00

• As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under general supervision, provides genetic testing, education and support to patients and provides programmatic support to the department's clinical program(s). Position will report up to the Genetic Counselor III (if present in the department).

Job Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and families to obtain relevant medical, family and psychosocial information based on the referral indication. Evaluates collected data to assess risk for genetic conditions, and to guide recommendations for care.
• Documents case information clearly and concisely in the medical record and prepares other written correspondence as necessary.
• Maintains an updated pedigree for each patient/family. Maintains patient records and databases with integrity of information.
• Provides detailed information regarding various diagnostic and screening tests, including the benefits, risks, and limitations.
• Identifies genetic laboratory tests as appropriate for the genetic assessment and obtains informed consent for genetic testing from patients and families as needed.
• Participates in interpretation of genetic test reports, and references databases such as ClinVar, gnomAD etc. as needed. Clearly communicates genetic test results to patients/families.
• Communicates information to patients about implications of their test results for other family members and facilitates testing of relatives when appropriate.
• Refers patients to physicians, therapists, or other healthcare professionals as needed for further counseling/evaluation/treatment. Identifies and connects patients with resources such as support groups or specialty clinics when possible.
• Participates in case management throughout the patient care process, including chart review/preparation in advance of visit, tracking results when applicable, and coordinating appropriate follow-up.
• If relevant, coordinates subject visits in the research clinics; oversees case scheduling, obtains informed consent from research subjects as needed; updates and maintains IRB protocol approvals as needed.
• Conducts literature research. Maintains current knowledge of field. Participates in genetic conferences and lectures sponsored by the medical college and outside community agencies.
• Participates in interviewing and selecting candidates for the Weill Cornell MS in genetic counseling program.
• Once 1 year post MS degree, supervises and mentors genetic counseling students from Weill Cornell's MS in genetic counseling program.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Education

• Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited genetic counseling program by the ACGC.

Experience

• Minimum one year of clinical experience inclusive of time spent in master's degree program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of human, medical, and public health genetics and genomics and their related sciences.
• Ability to employ active listening and interviewing skills to identify, assess, and empathically respond to stated and emerging concerns.
• Ability to use a range of genetic counseling skills and models to facilitate informed decision making and adaptation to genetic risks or conditions.
• Ability to promote client-centered, informed, noncoercive and value-based decision-making.
• Understanding of how to adapt genetic counseling skills for varied service delivery models.
• Ability to apply genetic counseling skills in a culturally responsive and respectful manner to all clients.
• Ability to write concise and understandable clinical and scientific information for audiences of varying educational backgrounds.

Licenses and Certifications

• Board Certification or Eligible by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard office work.

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