Genetics Counselor jobs in New Bedford, MA

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
  • Steppingstone Inc
  • River, MA FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY:  The Counselor works as an integral part of the Clinical Team. The Counselor will perform, but is not limited to, the following duties: administration of program record-keeping, conducting interviews, intakes, one-on-one and group counseling, execution of treatment and aftercare plans and the observation of medications and drug screening. This position will provide oversight of a structured setting where the consumers are kept safe and secure in a trauma-free environment; when necessary perform CPR. This position may require a flexible schedule including 1st and 2nd shifts which will include some Saturdays and holidays. The Agency has the right to change shifts based on the needs of the organization.

     

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Position Specific Duties

    • Conduct screening and intake interviews to determine consumer eligibility for services.
    • Provide consumer orientation on program services and requirements.     
    • Conduct confidential, quality assessments that are gender and culturally responsive and trauma informed.
    • Develop, implement, and monitor an individualized treatment/service plan with each assigned consumer using collaborative information from all sources to develop short- and long-term goals.
    • Possess knowledge effective treatment modalities such as cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing and trauma informed techniques and Integrated Treatment in individual, group and family sessions.
    • Meet, collaborate and coordinate services with probation/parole, employment and educational agencies, Department of Children and Families (DCF), human services providers, medical and primary care, clinical mental/behavioral health, and family/social support.
    • Link consumers to services provided by community-based organizations such as peer support groups, legal services, nutritional counseling, and HIV rapid retesting and Hepatitis B and C testing and other sexually transmitted infections.
    • Assist consumers with enrollment to obtain health insurance, Medicaid, and other benefits such as SNAP, SSI/SSDI and TANF.  
    • Provide consumer education in finances, housing stability, behavioral and primary health, life skills and all aspects of addiction and related life domains.
    • Provide crisis intervention by assessing severity of the episode, de-escalating the consumer, referring to emergency response team as needed, and developing a safety plan to assist in resolving the crisis.
    • Assist with resume writing, interview skills, employment search and enrollment into employment/educational programs.
    • Develop and coordinate discharge planning with consumer, family, housing, and other community providers.  
    • Collect, prepare and supervise drug screenings as well as administer breathalyzer as needed. 
    • Maintain an ongoing awareness of consumer’s mental health status adding services to maintain a therapeutic level of care as needs change.
    • Ability to count, document and observe consumers taking various prescription drugs. 
    • Ability to climb three flights of stairs to conduct rounds on an hourly basis and deal with emergencies.
    • Ability to respond to emergency situations by placing calls to Fire, Rescue, Police, and Medical, etc.

     

    Administrative Tasks:

    • Complete all required paperwork including documentation in the program log in a timely manner.
    • Perform program recordkeeping and filing and organize vital documents.
    • Provide telephone coverage for the assigned program and direct calls to other programs as needed.
    • Participate in required supervisions, staff meetings and trainings.
    • Participate and cooperate in any investigations conducted by internal and external agencies.
    • Ability to use a computer including inputting information into data systems.

     

    Compliance Requirements:

    • Remain awake during your shift at all times.
    • Attend all mandatory trainings and update all licenses and certifications.
    • Adhere to program/project/department requirements and services.
    • Comply with the established protocol for medication management/distribution.
    • Follow all reporting guidelines by deadlines including the completion of a Confidential Incident Report.

     

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Counselor must perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and/or ability required.

    • Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university preferred or is a licensed (LADC)/certified (CADAC) drug counselor or is the process of obtaining licensure or minimum of two years’ work experience providing services to those affected by substance use disorders.
    • Requires CPR certification every two years.
    • Good working knowledge of computers, electronic health records and data collection.
    • Requires valid driver’s license due to business-related travel may be required.

     

    WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS: The work environment requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

    • The work noise level is that of an average busy home.
    • Ensure safety through fire drills and emergency evacuations.
    • Ensure a safe workplace to reduce potential risk of violence.
    • Ensure a safe and clean program addressing and communicating any facility issues.
    • Observe all health and safety requirements including Tuberculosis (TB) screening.
    • Abide by the Hazard Communication policy and the disposal of hazardous waste.
    • Abide by the Bloodbourne Pathogens/Universal Precautions policy and procedure.
    • Adhere to all emergency evacuation procedures.

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Requires good vision (the ability to see) either with or without various assistive devices.
    • Requires the ability to hear either with or without various assistive devices.
    • Requires the ability to communicate information effectively to others both verbally and in writing.
    • Some manual dexterity is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.
    • Some manipulative ability is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.
    • Position requires overall light physical effort.
    • Frequent climbing of stairs is required in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities.
    • Ability to quickly move throughout the facility in carrying out applicable aspects of position responsibilities
    • Ability to quickly perform emergency-type actions as needed (Police, Fire, Medical, etc.)
  • 23 Days Ago

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Counselor
  • Behavioral Health Group
  • Middletown, RI FULL_TIME
  • Counselor Pay Scale: $19-23/hr 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 o...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Counselor
  • sstar
  • River, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: About Us We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We w...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Counselor
  • St Vrain Valley School District
  • Fall River, MA FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 12993 Position Type: Elementary School/Counselor Date Posted: 4/12/2022 Location: Fall River Elementary School Date Available: 2022 / 2023 School Year Closing Date: Open Until Filled Fall River...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Residential Counselor
  • Cooperative Production, Inc
  • Wareham, MA FULL_TIME,OTHER,PART_TIME
  • Newly Increased Pay Rates & Up to $2,000 in sign on bonuses Each day our staff provides guidance, support and direction as needed on new skills/tasks, behavior management, personal development, social...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Camp Counselor
  • Willowbend Club
  • Mashpee, MA FULL_TIME
  • Celebrate Life, the Southworth Way The Company:Welcome to Southworth. We own and operate a growing portfolio of premier private communities, each offering inspired environments and locations. Our dedi...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Residential Counselor MAP
  • Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.
  • Middleboro, MA
  • Overview: [8 HOURS] - Schedule: 11p-7a sunday BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachuse...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residential Counselor (Relief)
  • Child & Family
  • Newport, RI
  • This position is eligible for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds which includes a one-time $750 sign-on bonus payable...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MAP Residential Counselor (Direct Care) - Behavioral
  • BAMSI
  • Norton, MA
  • Overview $18.50/hr [16 HOURS] Schedule: Fri, Sat 4p - 12a BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MAP Residential Counselor (Direct Care) - Medical
  • BAMSI
  • East Bridgewater, MA
  • Overview $18.50/Hr. [13HOURS] Schedule: Fri 3p-11p, Saturday 3p-8p BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Access Representative
  • Lifespan Corporation
  • Providence, RI
  • Summary: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor and according to established policies and procedures interviews...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MAP Residential Counselor (Direct Care)
  • BAMSI
  • Randolph, MA
  • Overview [40 HOURS] - Schedule: Sun-Thurs 7a-3p BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Non-MAP Residential Counselor (Direct Care)
  • BAMSI
  • Randolph, MA
  • Overview [8 HOURS] - Schedule: Monday 3p-11p BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachuset...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residential Counselor (Direct Care)
  • Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.
  • Brockton, MA
  • Overview: Multiple shifts available, Part Time and Full Time BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brock...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts. New Bedford is nicknamed "The Whaling City" because during the 19th century, the city was one of the most important whaling ports in the world, along with Nantucket, Massachusetts and New London, Connecticut. The city, along with Fall River and Taunton, make up the three largest cities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts and is known for its fishing fleet and accompanying seafood producing industries ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Genetics Counselor jobs
$82,378 to $101,369
New Bedford, Massachusetts area prices
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