The Pediatric Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling services to pediatric patients and their families, assisting them in understanding genetic conditions, inheritance patterns, and available testing options. They work closely with healthcare teams to facilitate informed decision-making, provide emotional support, and coordinate genetic testing and follow-up care for pediatric patients.

Required Skills

• Ability to conduct genetic counseling sessions, assess risk factors, and provide support to pediatric patients and families.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey complex genetic information clearly and sensitively.
• Empathy: Capacity to empathize with patients and families, providing emotional support and guidance throughout the genetic counseling process.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and the ability to adapt counseling approaches to meet the needs of diverse populations.
• Collaboration with healthcare teams, including physicians, geneticists, nurses, and social workers, to coordinate care and support for pediatric patients with genetic conditions.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to privacy regulations in all aspects of practice.
• Proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records, genetic databases, and telemedicine platforms to support genetic counseling services.
• Advocacy for patients and families, ensuring access to genetic testing, supportive services, and resources to enhance their well-being and quality of life.

Required Experience

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training.
• Previous experience in pediatric genetic counseling preferred.
• Experience working in a pediatric healthcare setting highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in providing genetic counseling services to pediatric patients and families.

License/Registration/Certification:

• Certification or board eligibility as a Genetic Counselor through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG).

Education and Training:

• Completion of a master's degree program in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program, including coursework and clinical training in pediatric genetics.
• Continuing education to maintain licensure and certification, including participation in conferences, workshops, and online courses.

• Ability to conduct genetic counseling sessions, assess risk factors, and provide support to pediatric patients and families.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey complex genetic information clearly and sensitively.
• Empathy: Capacity to empathize with patients and families, providing emotional support and guidance throughout the genetic counseling process.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and the ability to adapt counseling approaches to meet the needs of diverse populations.
• Collaboration with healthcare teams, including physicians, geneticists, nurses, and social workers, to coordinate care and support for pediatric patients with genetic conditions.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to privacy regulations in all aspects of practice.
• Proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records, genetic databases, and telemedicine platforms to support genetic counseling services.
• Advocacy for patients and families, ensuring access to genetic testing, supportive services, and resources to enhance their well-being and quality of life.