Genetic Counsellor

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Genetic Counsellor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Genetic Counsellor to join the Adult Metabolic Disease Clinic in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team

As a Genetic Counsellor with VCH, you will:

Participate in a team approach to medical genetic services under the direction of a . and/or . Geneticist. Provide counselling, education, clinical research and client care focusing on medical facts including diagnosis and probable course of the disorder, hereditary contributions to the disorder and the risk of recurrence. Conduct assessments, provide individual, family and group counseling services, maintain client records, attend interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences, facilitate genetic testing options, identify and assist client(s) to access applicable community resources, and contribute to the effectiveness of service delivery and development of program sponsored interdisciplinary research.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Master's degree in genetic counselling. Two years of recent, related experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Board eligible for certification or Board certified with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselling or the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of counseling skills. Broad knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in health care. Broad knowledge of research methodology and familiarity with design and conduct of quantitative and qualitative research. Broad knowledge of family, group and change therapy. Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promote communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within an interdisciplinary setting. Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and make multi-dimensional assessments. Demonstrated understanding of hereditary syndromes, genetic testing and clinical guidelines. Demonstrated ability to conduct social and psychosocial assessments. Demonstrated ability to understand and influence group and inter-group processes and decision making. Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, staff and community agency personnel. Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new and unexpected events. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise students. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.


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