Instructor - Genetics Counselor

Division: Medicine

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

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Position Summary:
The Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full-time genetic counselor to join the NCI-designated Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.

As part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, you will deliver personalized patient care through comprehensive genetic counseling for individuals at high risk for hereditary cancer syndromes. Your responsibilities will include pedigree analysis, guiding genetic testing decisions, interpreting and communicating test results, and performing cancer risk assessments.
This role also offers the opportunity to shape the future of the profession by training and mentoring students in the Baylor College of Medicine Genetic Counselor Training Program. In addition, you'll have access to professional development funds for national conferences and career advancement.

Job Duties:
Patient care and counseling
• Assess and counsel: Evaluate patient and family medical histories to identify genetic risks and counsel individuals on inherited conditions, birth defects, or potential disease susceptibility.
• Discuss testing: Explain the benefits, limitations, and implications of various genetic testing options and obtain informed consent.
• Interpret results: Interpret genetic test results and communicate complex findings, risk estimates, and management options to patients and referring physicians.
• Provide support: Offer psychosocial support to help patients and families understand their diagnosis and make informed healthcare decisions.
• Document and coordinate: Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate care with other medical specialties.

Education and training
• Patient education: Develop and provide educational materials and programs for patients and families.
• Professional education: Design and deliver genetics training for medical students, other healthcare professionals, and trainees.
• Keep current: Stay updated on the latest developments in genetics and genomics through literature review, conferences, and professional organizations.

Research and administration
• Research support: Assist with research activities, including protocol execution, subject recruitment, and data maintenance.
• Program development: Help develop marketing materials and programs to raise awareness about genetic services.
• Supervision: May provide mentorship to junior faculty.

Minimum Qualifications
Education Required: Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
Experience Required: None required.
Certification/Licenses/Registration Required: Board-eligible or Board-Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).

Preferred Qualifications
At least 1 year of employment as a Genetic Counselor specializing in Cancer however, new graduates are also encouraged to apply. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, time management, interpersonal skills and enjoy collaboration with patients and colleagues. Spanish speaking candidates preferred but not required.

Outside posting you can add this: Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Cathy Sullivan, MS, CGC at cathy.sullivan@bcm.edu.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 24049