Home
19102, Philadelphia, PA
Genetic Counselor II

Sonic Summary

The Genetic Counselor II will provide genetic counseling services for various cancer syndromes and communicate with patients and healthcare professionals to review family histories.
This position requires a Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling or an equivalent qualification and a minimum of 3 years of experience in cancer genetic counseling.
The counselor will also supervise genetic counseling students and may contribute to newsletters, blog posts, and educational talks.
Involvement in genetic research protocols and the development of patient education materials is also part of the role.
The position requires licensure from the American Board of Genetic Counseling and a Pennsylvania Genetic Counselor License.

The Genetic Counselor II will provide genetic counseling services for a variety of cancer syndromes while communicating with patients, other genetic counselors and health care professionals to review family histories and determine eligibility for genetic testing and research protocols. The counselor will be involved in clinical supervision of genetic counseling students. The counselor may be asked to contribute and write newsletter articles and blog posts and give educational talks to other healthcare providers, patients, and lay persons. This position also provides active involvement with protocols involving genetic research and development of patient education materials.

Education
Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling or equivalent Required

Experience
3 years experience in cancer genetic counseling Required
1 year experience in teaching and/or student supervision Preferred

Licenses
Amer Bd of Genetic Counseling Required
PA Genetic Counselor License Required

Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site