Genetics Counselor jobs in Clarksville, TN

Genetics Counselor provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Being a Genetics Counselor recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed. Additionally, Genetics Counselor requires a master's degree of Genetic Counseling. Typically reports to a manager or director. Requires board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Typically requires a state license to practice. Genetics Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Counselor
  • Behavioral Health Group
  • Paris, TN FULL_TIME
  • Counselor
    Work for BHG and we'll take care of you so that you can take care of your patients.
    What sets BHG apart:
    • Manageable number of patients per counselor
    • Typically weekdays only, with consistent hourly schedule that in most cases has an "early in/early out" structure
    • Minimal, if any overtime
    • Generous paid time off to recharge and take care of personal needs
    • Leaders and team members who believe in hope, respect, and caring
    • Career pathing, role-based training, and advancement opportunities
    • Competitive benefits including health, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and 401k discretionary match
    Who We Are

    We are a team that is focused on patient care and quality. Behavioral Health Group (BHG), is a leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. BHG provides medication assisted treatment and counseling services in a conventional outpatient setting. At BHG, we are committed to the belief that addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing. We believe that with hope, respect, and caring, real recovery is possible.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Inspire hope that addiction is not a moral failing but a mental disease that can be overcome
    • Provide evidence-based counseling, TCM and empowering crisis support services to patients to live their best lives
    • Enliven compassionate care and empower patients to realize their best level of functioning in the community
    • Employ an individualized and multidisciplinary approach to care with all medical staff, supporting the “shared” patient with hope, respect and care
    • Help patients identify and seek treatment for underlying mental and physical health conditions that perpetuate addictive behavior with a focus on progress and recovery
    • Work in close partnership with the recovery care team and clinical supervisor while conducting individual and group counseling sessions as required; make referrals to case management services as appropriate
    • Orient patients to the treatment program’s services, operation and procedures; Provide intake/readmission services, including several weeks of supportive follow-up counseling for new patients until a primary counselor has been assigned
    • Ensure patient records are up-to-date, accurate, complete and well-organized
    • Comply with all regulations to include State and BHG requirements for quality patient care; respect confidentiality and privacy with the utmost reverence
    • Additional responsibilities as required
    Qualifications
    • As per the requirements for your state, individuals with human service related (Masters or Bachelors) degrees and current counseling credentials should apply
    • 0-2 years of experience in behavioral health, preferably in an outpatient setting
    • Desire to provide compassionate, evidenced-based care that aligns with our mission
    In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:
    • Must have sufficient knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community
    • Aptitude for science backed decision making and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
    • Background of dealing appropriately with patients and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations with an ability to seek direction from supervisors when necessary
    • Efficient Self-starter with strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
    • High integrity and sound judgement; able to react quickly and make effective decisions
    • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
    • Ability to work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Demonstrate basic computer/word processing skills

    Why work at BHG?

    We grow better together! At BHG we believe in investing in our team members and growing careers through role-based training and promotional opportunities. Join our team members and thrive in our people first culture that is rooted in diversity and inclusion and offers many other tangible opportunities such as:
    • Benefits: Your choice of three different benefits programs including health, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K discretionary match
    • Bonuses: We offer competitive pay, annual increases, bonuses, and certification/license completion
    • Paid Time Off: In addition to paid vacation and company holidays, BHG also provides paid time for training, voting, sick or personal time off
    • Work/life Balance: Many of our locations offer flexible work schedules
    • Additional Benefits: Employee Discount Programs to applicable cell phone services, restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters and more
    • Career Pathing: We are growing and promote from within
    • Self-Care: We offer a self-care series as well as an Employee Assistance Program

    BHG is the largest network of Joint Commission accredited outpatient opioid treatment and recovery centers operating over 120 locations in 24 states, and counting. Please ensure you check out our open opportunities in other locations/states as we offer relocation assistance to help support your career.
    GREAT Opportunities - Our Team Members are motivated self-starter’s who excel in a fast-paced environment and become a valued member of our team.

    GREAT People - Our staff has a passion to be the best, sharing a strong work ethic and dedication to providing the gold standard of patient care.

    GREAT Support - We are committed to providing the training, information, and corporate support necessary to facilitate your success.

    BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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School counselor
  • Clarksville Montgomery County School System
  • Clarksville, TN FULL_TIME
  • CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title : Elementary School Counselor Department : Instruction Calendar : Teacher Calendar (200 days) Grade : Teach...
  • 23 Days Ago

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CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR
  • State of Tennessee
  • Only, TN FULL_TIME
  • Location: Hickman County Last Day to Apply: Apr 8 , 2024 Business Unit: Social Services / Counselors Job Family: Correction Job Opening ID: 56365 Job Information Opening Date/Time 03/26/24 12:00AM Cen...
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ELIGIBILITY COUNSELOR
  • State of Tennessee
  • Clarksville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Location: Montgomery County Last Day to Apply: Mar 25 , 2024 Business Unit: Social Services / Counselors Job Family: Human Services Job Opening ID: 55789 Job Information Opening Date/Time 03/12/2024 1...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Licensed Counselor
  • Groups Recover Together, Inc.
  • Mc Kenzie, TN FULL_TIME
  • Overview Salary $55000.00 - $62000.00 / year *Based on licensure, experience, and education Groups Recover Together is an outpatient addiction medicine provider that delivers comprehensive outpatient ...
  • 14 Days Ago

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RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR - PT
  • Natchez Trace Youth Academy
  • Waverly, TN FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities: RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR - Part-Time - Degreed or Non Degreed Rates start at $15.00 per hour Shift differential rates per shift, 1st Shift, $2.00/hour, (weekends), 2nd Shift, $2.00/hour...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Travel Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - $2,165 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • Horizon Health is seeking a Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a travel job in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Job ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Route Sales Representative 5/8 Commission
  • Alsco Inc.
  • Clarksville, TN
  • ** Route Sales Representative 5/8 Commission** **Job Category****:** Service **Requisition Number****:** ROUTE21592 Show...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Restaurant Busser
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Clarksville, TN
  • ** Restaurant Busser** **Job Category****:** Front of House Operations **Requisition Number****:** RESTA125553 Showing 1...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Restaurant Cleaner
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Clarksville, TN
  • ** Restaurant Cleaner** **Job Category****:** Back of House Operations **Requisition Number****:** RESTA126736 Showing 1...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant / Data Entry Clerk (Remote Work From Home Online)
  • Jobconversion, LLC
  • Clarksville, TN
  • Hello and thank you for your interest! We're looking for folks nationwide who are great at data entry and typing. We off...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse - $48-49/hr - Clarksville, TN
  • ConnectRN
  • Clarksville, TN
  • connectRN is an app created by a nurse, with nurses and aides' needs in mind. Every day, connectRN helps thousands of nu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Tech I
  • Trane Technologies
  • Clarksville, TN
  • At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible.Our brands - including Trane® and Thermo King® - create access to cooling a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Counselor (Fort Campbell)
  • KBR
  • Fort Campbell, KY
  • Title: Mental Health Counselor (Fort Campbell) THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is a...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Clarksville is the county seat of Montgomery County, Tennessee, United States. It is the fifth-largest city in the state behind Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. The city had a population of 132,929 at the 2010 census, and an estimated population of 153,205 in 2017. It is the principal central city of the Clarksville, TN–KY metropolitan statistical area, which consists of Montgomery and Stewart Counties in Tennessee, and Christian and Trigg Counties in Kentucky. The city was founded in 1785 and incorporated in 1807, and named for General George Rogers Clark, frontier fighter and ...
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Income Estimation for Genetics Counselor jobs
$70,323 to $86,535
Clarksville, Tennessee area prices
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From talking to our genetic counselor, advanced maternal age (being 35 or older) and advanced paternal age (not sure of the cut off) gets you automatically shunted into the 'go see the genetic counselor just for safety' category.
December 10, 2019
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Most people that seek out the services of a genetics counselor do so out of concern that a genetic disorder may be present in the family, because multiple pregnancies have been lost, or when an ultrasound suggests that a problem may be present.
February 10, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Counselors.
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