Genetic Counselor

Job Family:

Genetic Counselor (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Communicate pertinent medical, genetic, and psychosocial information, including recurrence risk assessment and family planning options, to patients and their family members, as is indicated.
• Provide initial psychosocial assessments of patients and refer for continued care.
• Serve as a liaison with genetics/genetic counseling societies, patient support groups and other non-governmental agencies interested in inherited disease, as requested by the task leader.
• Assist in clinical and translational research in the Branch, including performing reviews of relevant medical/scientific literature, organizing data, and writing manuscripts for publication, and formal presentations of this information at internal conferences and/or at national/international scholarly meetings.
• Construct family pedigrees, contact family members, aid in obtaining genetic specimens, and facilitate proper clinical and research molecular testing.
• Participate in ongoing clinical quality control within the lab, making suggestions for how to best integrate and execute genetic services in the National Institute of Health (NIH).
• Assist in conducting behavioral and genetic counseling research.
• Evaluate the potential impact of legislation, papers, reports, and other information on current and planned genetic counseling activities and recommend appropriate action.
• Brief lab personnel on emerging genetic and genetic counseling issues and recommend responses to such issues.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of relevant research protocols.
• Perform additional project work or duties at the request of task leader.

What You Will Need:

• Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling required.
• Minimum of (TWO) 2 years of relevant experience
• Shall be certified or board eligible as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
• Shall be able to be credentialed by the NIH Clinical Center.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Knowledge pertaining to privacy of the patient, privileged information, and secure handling of the patient’s medical records.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• 2 years of experience working in a clinical research setting preferred

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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