Genetic Counselor, Center for Child Development PT Day

Position Summary

The genetics counselor is responsible to provide genetic counseling for sporadic, familial and hereditary forms of cancer and cardiac disease to both patients and families. The counselor will also perform a cancer risk assessment. The Counselor will assist the participants with strategies to cope with the risk information they receive. This position will also support the development of research, and development of a genetic registry database.

Education

Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetics Counseling (ABGC) accredited institution. Must hold a valid, current license as a genetic counselor in the state of NJ

Experience

At least 2 years clinical experience in genetic counseling with one year oncology specific cancer genetics.

Skills

American Board of Genetics Certification preferred Current BLS. Computer Skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint Meditech and Athena Special Skills/licensure/certification: Good written and oral communication skills.

Job Location

Paramus 140 E Ridgewood Ave

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $92,358.24 - $115,447.80

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.