University of Michigan Looking for Genetic Counselor Associate/Grad Non-Cert Full Time

JOB OPENING ID: 211966

REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular

ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: Medical School

DEPARTMENT: MM Int Med-Genetic Medicine

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care – that’s the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It’s adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

The genetic counselor will be part of the Adult Medical Genetics team. Genetic counselors are involved in education and supervision for trainees, including genetic counseling students, medical students, residents and fellows and will have ample opportunities for academic growth, including research and teaching.

Coordinates specialized genetic counseling services for identified patient populations. Works with the adult medical genetics team to develop new clinics in collaboration with strategic partners

Designs, develops and implements patient/family genetic counseling programs

Interviews patients, relatives and others to obtain data on personal medical and family history.  Analyzes and interprets information about he genetic disorder and inheritance patterns to aid and diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Counsels patients and families by explaining aspects of the disease, current state of knowledge and potential diagnostic techniques

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

Qualified candidates at the Associate level will require a Master’s degree from a genetic counseling program accredited by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling (ACGC).  Must be certified by the ACGC and have 2-3 years of work experience. 

This position may be filled at a lower level depending on the experience of the selected candidate.  Qualified candidates at the entry level will require Masters degree from program accredited by the ACGC.  Must be certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling within 18 months of hire.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with strong critical-thinking, organizational and communication skills who can work well independently and collaboratively.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Job Detail

Job Opening ID

211966

Working Title

Genetic Counselor Associate/Grad Non-Cert

Job Title

Genetic Counselor Assoc

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-Genetic Medicine

Posting Begin/End Date

2/09/2022 – 2/23/2022

Career Interest

Patient Care Services