Overview: 

The Genetic Counselor will be part of the team providing clinical genetics services at Montefiore-Einstein, including a research role with the New York Center for Rare Diseases (NYCRD). The clinical genetics services will involve obtaining patients’ medical and family histories and providing genetic counseling and psychosocial support. You will be responsible for the organization and coordination of multidisciplinary/specialty clinics serving individuals with complex genetic disorders. You will also have teaching responsibilities for genetic counseling students. The NYCRD is charged with providing advanced diagnostics, care and therapies, while fostering cutting-edge research in medical genetics. The NYCRD role will include the recruitment and consenting of patients for inclusion in research studies, providing help with chart reviews to derive phenotypic information, presentation of patient clinical information at medical genomics rounds, and contributions to publications of case reports and research studies

 

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics from a college or university program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) or a Master’s degree in clinical or medical genetics prior to the establishment of the ACGC

Board certified or board-eligible genetic counselor; board certification is required according to the availability of the certification exam

2+ years of experience in pediatric genetics highly preferred 

A track record in research not required but preferred

 

Department: Pediatrics Bargaining Unit: Non Union Campus: CHAM  Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 3411 Wayne Avenue, Bronx
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Req ID: 222001 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $63,750.00 - $85,000.00    

 

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Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.

 

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

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