Genetic Counselor

 **The department will offer up to $7,000.00 moving reimbursement if needed.**

The University of New Mexico Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Genetics, is seeking a full time Genetic Counselor to join the genetics team.  The Division provides the full range of genetic services to children and adults, conducting genetics and metabolic clinics in Albuquerque and at outreach clinics throughout New Mexico. The division performs inpatient consults at UNM Children’s Hospital. UNM’s Division of Pediatric Genetics is committed to providing the children of New Mexico with comprehensive genetic healthcare that is unequaled in the state and region.

By the start date of employment, the successful candidate must have a Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling (or equivalent thereof) from an accredited program, board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and must be eligible and apply for licensure in Genetic Counseling in the State of New Mexico.

New Mexico’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity make it a fascinating and wonderful place to live and work.  Situated along the beautiful Sandia Mountains and traversed by the Rio Grande, Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city, famous for its diverse cultures, New Mexican cuisine, unique architecture and proximity to unlimited outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, snow skiing, fishing and golfing. New Mexico’s great natural beauty and rich cultures have earned the designation “Land of Enchantment.”

The Genetic Counselor position consists of the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with geneticists in Genetics Clinics: collect clinical information, obtain family histories, and document information and assessment in the medical record
• Conduct independent genetic counseling clinics
• Assist patients and families to understand genetic testing results, diagnoses, expected clinical course, recurrence risks, follow-up recommendations, and adjustment to the disorder
• Assist families to access available resources within the community and nationwide for support and information pertinent to the child’s genetic diagnosis
• Develop educational materials and give presentations to related programs as appropriate
• Participate in teaching of interns, residents, medical students, genetic counseling students, and other learners
• Perform administrative duties related to evaluation and management of patients referred to the program
• Travel to outreach clinic sites with geneticist 1-2 times per month to complete genetics clinics hosted by Children’s Medical Services
• Collaborate with the state newborn screening program

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Additional health screenings may be required, dependent on the nature of the research conducted, as determined by Employee Occupational Health Services.

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or directly equivalent discipline. Certification/Licensure: Board eligible or board certified as a Genetic Counselor.

• Experience in clinical genetic counseling, including working directly with patients and families (e.g., collecting family histories, interpreting genetic test results, and conducting counseling sessions independently).
• Strong communication and teaching skills, with the ability to educate patients, families, and healthcare trainees (interns, residents, students) and develop educational materials or presentations.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.