Genetic Counselor

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking a Genetic Counselor to provide genetic counseling, education, and emotional support to patients and their families.

• Reviews referrals and prioritizes cases for genetic counseling.
• Obtains detailed patient, family, and pregnancy histories to identify potential risk factors and inheritance patterns.
• Counsels patients regarding the significance of genetic disorders, inheritance patterns, and recurrence risks for congenital anomalies and genetic disorders.
• Coordinates genetic testing, interprets the results, and communicates this information to the patient and referring clinician.
• Makes appropriate referrals to service agencies, parent support groups, and specialists.
• Prepares and maintains case documentation.
• Assists researchers in genetic program evaluation and genetic research evaluation, as well as grant writing and interaction with the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Provides education to the medical community and lay public on genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, prenatal diagnosis, and genetic screening.
• Responds to genetic inquiries from all hospital inpatient and relevant outpatient clinics, divisions, and departments.
• Provides supervision to non-clinical/clerical staff and performs administrative work as needed.
• Assists in the training of genetic counseling students and interns, as needed.

• A Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from a graduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling.
• A Genetic Counselor License issued by the State of California.
• Certification as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative form of transportation.

Additional points will be awarded to candidates with post-graduate experience as a genetic counselor analyzing and interpreting patient and family medical histories and genetic test results, and providing information regarding the medical, psychological, and familial implications of inherited risks for diseases.

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.