Genetic Counselor

Job Description - Genetic Counselor (2301302)

Genetic Counselor

Position Summary

Stony Brook Medicine is currently recruiting for a full-time certified Genetic Counselor with focus in pediatric diagnoses, as well as providing collaborative support for the Stony Brook Cancer Center and prenatal services as part of the clinical and medical geneticist team. This position is integral to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and provides the opportunity excel in multidisciplinary teams focused on excellence in patient diagnosis, care coordination and patient-centered communication.

Duties of an Genetic Counselor  may include the following but are not limited to:

• Provide genetic counseling in coordination with the medical geneticist for pediatric patients identified with genetic disorders or anomalies.
• Document clinic sessions with notes written in a timely fashion.
• Order Genetic labs tests, keep in touch with labs and patients, obtain consents.
• Collaborate with genetic counseling team members to provide cross-coverage of oncology and prenatal services as needed.
• Discuss benefits and limitations of genetic testing options.
• Assist families in understanding genetic disorders: probable course of the disorder, available management strategies, and recurrence risks.
• Develop and present education and related information with team as appropriate.
• Participate in research protocols and collaborative patient care initiatives as directed.
• Perform administrative tasks related to counseling services and committees or special projects in which participation is expected.
• Provide teaching and supervision to students or other health care professionals as appropriate.

Required Qualifications: 

• Board eligible/certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics/American Board of Genetic Counseling. If board eligible, achievement of this milestone required within 1 year.
• Excellent communication skills, compassion for patients and collaborative work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish speaking preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience counseling in all areas: Pediatrics, Prenatal, Oncology
• Proven ability work in both team-based and autonomous environments.

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application. ** Salary is an estimate of the average salary for the title. Final offer will be contingent on the candidate being selected for the role and applicable experience.

Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. 
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. 
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .

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Job Number: 2301302

Official Job Title : TH Instructional Support Specialist

Job Field : Other Primary Location

Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Shift Shift Hours : 8:00 - 4:30 Pass Days : Every Other Weekend

Posting Start Date : Mar 30, 2023 Posting End Date

Salary : commensurate with experience

Salary Grade : SL3