Genetic Counsellor

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Genetic Counsellor, Level A

Job Title

Genetic Counsellor

Department

Austin Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

September 26, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Sept 18, 2025

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

To perform research related to the integration of a genetic counsellor in a primary care setting that will include clinical work such as taking clinical family histories and providing genetic counselling.

This position is based in Victoria BC and is part of a Genome BC project, ACCESS GC.

Organizational Status
The genetics counsellor will be responsible for maintaining accurate research progress reports will report to the Primary Supervisor on a regular basis.

Work Performed

To gather complex clinical and genetic information related to patients in primary care and to ensure quality data is available for relevant research projects. Major responsibilities include:
- Developing, preparing and completing patient case history files through interviews with patients and family members;- Eliciting patient/family concerns and analyzing inheritance patterns;- Summarizing data;- Obtaining relevant medical records;- Providing information to patients on particular disorders and assisting patients in coping with diagnosis;- Maintaining follow-up contacts with patients and families;- Maintaining awareness of developments in medical genetics relating to psychotic disorders;- Assisting in development and implementation of new services and procedures;- Providing information to community physicians;- Performing other related duties.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The director of the Translational Genetics Research Collaborative will occasionally review work. Errors would have very serious consequences, and accuracy is of utmost importance. Errors could involve: poor data collection and quality, loss of project support because of delay. Errors could result in incorrect conclusions being drawn about the outcomes of providing genetic counseling in primary care.

Supervision Received
The work schedule is flexible, with time arranged independently. Following orientation on a project, the genetic counselor will be responsible for the outcome of the project, and will work autonomously to achieve that outcome and will consult with the director of the Translational Psychiatric Genetics Group as needed.

Supervision Given
After orientation, the genetics counselor will be responsible for providing the Project Team with monthly reports, and will work autonomously to achieve that outcome. The genetics counselor will consult with the Primary Supervisor on a weekly basis and the Principal Investigators as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Medical Genetics or Genetic Counselling and one year of internship in medical genetics, or the equivalent in training and experience. Board eligible for certification under the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselling or American Board of Genetic Counselling.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications- BSc in psychology and/or research experience relevant to mental illness preferred.one year internship in medical genetics or the equivalent in training and experience.- Computer experience required, and expertise with Mac operating systems would be desirable.- Must be able to build and maintain relationships with clinical, technical, and student staff.- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.- Superior oral and written communication, organization, interpersonal and supervisory skills.

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