Summary

The Genetics Counselor I will  provide clinical genetic counseling services to patients for a wide variety of indications of genetic risks in pregnancy, as part of the Texas Children’s Maternal Fetal Medicine department (MFM). 

This position is located at the Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) Pavilion for Woman and Community TCH MFM Clinics (Methodist, Sugarland, Katy, Northwest, Woodlands) and TCH/MFM-Telemedicine Clinics-Baytown and Lufkin.

This position will work on site and have an opportunity to telecommute.

Job Duties

• Counsels patients with indications of genetic risks in pregnancy or in preconception settings. Examples of indications can include teratogenic exposures, prenatal genetic screening and follow-up of abnormal screening results, family history of abnormalities or genetic conditions, and current pregnancies with fetal abnormalities. Counseling is also provided for Fetal Center patients. 
• Conducts preliminary research such as; family and patient medical histories, coordination of genetic testing, and review of patient referrals. 
• Provides short-term psychosocial support and counseling to patients.
• Releases and discusses results of genetic testing with patients and providers.
• Drafts and sends letters to patients summarizing the genetic counseling session. Letters are sent to the patient and referring physician. 
• Answers patient calls and assesses need for services. 
• Refers clients to appropriate agencies and physicians as needed.
• Assists physicians in all aspects of clinic activity.  Other support as requested.
• Acts as liaison between patients, physicians and other health care providers. 
• Supervision of genetic counseling interns, pediatric genetic residents, medical students, MFM fellows, and REI fellows on their prenatal genetic rotation.
• Gives presentations and lectures on genetics-related topics. 
• Provides training and education about Genetic services to other teams.
• Participates in clinical research.
• Attends various conferences and meetings monthly.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
• No experience required.
• Board-eligible or Board Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).