Job Summary The Genetic Counselor performs genetic risk assessments. Offers genetic counselling to individuals and families regarding inherited genetic disorders and risk management. Recruits patients for high risk assessment programs and facilitates appropriate research enrollment. Provides community outreach and participates in collaborative research projects, program meetings, and program development. #STC Qualifications Education Requirements Master's Degree Experience 1+ Years Certification and Licensure Certification by the American Board of Genetics Counseling (or eligible for certification) Licensed to practice in the State of Pennsylvania as a Genetic Counselor or has successfully attained a temporary provisional Genetic Counselor License with the intent to sit for the ABGC examination within 90 days of hire or applied for license in the state of Pennsylvania Required Skills Collaborative Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Customer Service Skills Detail Oriented Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills General Clerical Skills Good Reasoning Skills Listening Skills Medical Terminology Multitasking Organizational Skills Prepare & Give Presentations Problem Solving Skills Service Orientation Strategic Thinking Strong Team Player Overview About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital. In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. About the Organization Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour