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)
If you want job flexibility and to make a difference in the lives of children and families and the community, join Acenda's Family Preservation Services (FPS) Salem County program!
You'd be joining a team of counselors focused on implementing the FPS program model to help support, stabilize and enhance the wellbeing of families involved with DCP&P where the children are at risk of abuse or neglect.
$500 Sign on Bonus
What you'll do as a counselor
- Provide short-term, intensive, in-home counseling to 2 families at a time, each receiving a minimum of 5 hours of weekly face-to-face contact.
- Teach, coach and model parenting skills and effective parent-child interactions and advocate and link families to concrete services and supports.
- Work collaboratively with DCP&P and community service providers
What Acenda provides
- A supportive, inclusive, team-oriented environment
- Work setting flexibility
- Competitive salary and 401k with a match. Health, vision, dental coverage and wellness program
- Company vehicle for transporting
- Opportunity for quarterly incentives and year-end performance bonuses
- An innovative culture which allows you to grow and learn with the agency
What you'll contribute as a counselor
- Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field with 1.5 years professional experience and a valid driver's license and insured vehicle.
- Strong engaging, communication and collaboration skills and must demonstrate initiative, reliability and the ability to work well independently
- Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently
Together we'll be
- A passionate, innovative, care-focused team, working collaboratively and creatively to ensure the health and wellness of individuals and families in our communities
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Acenda is an integrated health care agency dedicated to industry-leading prevention, treatment and wellness services compassionately delivered to ensure that every individual, family and community achieves their greatest potential.
All employment offers are contingent based upon the successful completion of a criminal background screening and pre-employment drug screening.
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