Genetic Counselor

ChristianaCare’s mission is for the love of health to serve our neighbors as expert, caring partners in their health.  Our Center for Medical Genomics currently has 12 genetic counselors that provide genetic counseling across multiple service lines, including oncology, prenatal, NICU, cardiovascular, neurology and adult services.   The Center for Medical Genomics is currently recruiting for 1 Full-time Genetic Counselor to join our team.

Our genetic counselors are responsible for conducting intake screening and risk assessment, explaining the nature and scope of testing procedures and following up with results. We also provide opportunities to teach and supervise residents, fellows, undergraduate students and graduate genetic counseling students. The genetic counselors also have opportunities to provide educational lectures to professionals as well as participate in community outreach.  Educational enrichment is integral to the position with participation in journal clubs and case conferences.  

This is a split position between prenatal and cancer.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday: 8a - 4:30p

Benefits:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12 week paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance
•  Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more!

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling
• Certified Genetic Counselor or Board eligible

Please attach updated resume with application.

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Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.