Genetics Counselor jobs in Brownsville, TX

Genetics Counselor provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Being a Genetics Counselor recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed. Additionally, Genetics Counselor requires a master's degree of Genetic Counseling. Typically reports to a manager or director. Requires board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Typically requires a state license to practice. Genetics Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Clinician / Social Worker / Counselor
  • Southwest Key Programs
  • Brownsville, TX PART_TIME
  • Job Summary:

     

    The Clinician is responsible for providing mental health screenings and counseling intervention services, as well as continually monitoring and documenting children’ mental well-being and overall adjustment to the Unaccompanied Children program. The Clinician’s functions are performed as part of a multi-disciplinary team and include development and implementation of minor counseling plans, facilitating referrals, transfers, and reunification planning. All duties will be performed based on education, training, and certified counseling experience within the social service and/or mental health fields. The clinician is subject to work extended hours and weekends, and to be on-call.

    Essential Functions:

    • Conduct intake, admission, and screenings, , with children, and document results according to Southwest Key Programs standards to maintain quality assurance standards.
    • Collaborate with treatment team members and children to develop treatment
    • Provide a minimum of one weekly one-to-one counseling session (or more often if needed) and crisis intervention as
    • Facilitate weekly educational and minor group counseling session.
    • Continually monitor the mental/emotional well-being of children and arrange appropriate third-party services as needed, including arranging for and facilitating external specialized mental health services with community providers.
    • Provide consultation and documentation regarding children’ functioning, mental health status, and treatment
    • Identify mental health needs, consult on high-risk cases for possible external third-party focused interventions, outpatient or inpatient services.
    • Provide clinical services within Southwest Key, in accordance with licensing and funding source
    • Participate in and comply with all meetings, assignments, process improvement, and quality improvement initiatives as assigned by supervisor

    Other Functions:

    • Attend all organizational required
    • Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or information on policy changes or practices is adhered
    • Assist in the evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen
    • Travel as needed for trainings, conferences or to transport youth to destinations located within the S.
    • Maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free work
    • Ensure the proper supervision of youth at all
    • Respond to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    These requirements may be waived with written approval from the ORR Project Officer

    • Master’s degree in social work (MSW) counseling, psychology or other relevant behavioral science field in which clinical training and experience is a program requirement and one year of postgraduate direct mental health service delivery
    • One year of postgraduate direct service delivery experience preferred in conducting clinical interviewing and assessment, as well as individual and group
    • Ability to utilize evidence-based theory to conceptualize clinical cases to formulate treatment plans and related techniques and interventions.
    • Licensed or license eligible in respective field:
      • Texas: LPC-A/LPC, LMSW/LCSW, LMFT-A/LMFT, Associate Psychologist or Psychologist.
    • Experience working with children, youth, and/or families from high-risk
    • Successful completion of 86 hours of pre-service training and job
    • Required to work a flexible schedule to facilitate program
    • Cleared tuberculosis test results.
    • Cleared background check from appropriate
    • Cleared drug test results. (Texas programs only)
    • (English/Spanish) – ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
    • Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
    • Cleared drug test results (for Texas programs only).

    Preferred:

    • One year of postgraduate direct service delivery experience conducting clinical interviewing and assessment, as well as individual and group
    • Experience working with children and youth in inpatient, residential, or detention
    • Experience working in an ethical and culturally diverse environment with undocumented children and/or refugees.

    Physical Demands:

    Must be able to obtain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification and First Aid Certification (CPR). Must be able to supervise children indoors and outdoors as necessary. Bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs. are required to complete daily tasks.

    Work Environment:

    This is a twenty-four-hour residential facility at which children receive multiple services. Three shifts per each twenty-four-hour period. Work shifts are subject to change. Noise levels vary from mild to moderate. Predominantly indoors, occasional outdoor monitoring or activities.

  • 16 Days Ago

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Summer Camp Counselor - IDEA Camp Rio
  • IDEA Public Schools
  • Brownsville, TX OTHER
  • Description Role Mission: We are looking for enthusiastic, attentive individuals to serve as Summer Camp Counselor s to lead, support, and motivate campers as they enjoy all that the camp has to offer...
  • 8 Days Ago

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College Counselor - IDEA Robindale College Prep (24-25)
  • IDEA Public Schools
  • Brownsville, TX OTHER
  • Description Role Mission: As a member of the College Counseling Team, the College Counselor executes the graduation plan and college enrollment for all students at their assigned campus. In this capac...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Environment, Health and Safety Manager
  • Confidential
  • Brownsville, TX
  • This position reports directly to the HR Manager or Director of Process Technology and takes direction on corporate poli...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nurse Aide (Shift 1)
  • Regency Integrated Health Services
  • Brownsville, TX
  • Job Details Job Location Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Brownsville, TX Position Type Full Time Educatio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Automotive Sales Representative
  • Charlie Clark Auto Group
  • Brownsville, TX
  • FULL TRAINING PROVIDED! If you're committed to excellent customer service, join our talented auto sales team as an autom...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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HR Coordinator
  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Company
  • Brownsville, TX
  • Job Details: Employment Status: Full Time Job Locations: Headquarter in Brownsville Pay: Based on education and experien...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Manager | Sales / Operations Manager
  • Amazing Lash Studio
  • Brownsville, TX
  • Overview: ***ATTENTION DO NOT CONTACT THE STUDIO LOCATION FOR INFORMATION, THE POSITION IS MANAGED BY THE REGIONAL TEAM ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Appointment Setter
  • Vasu Agency
  • Brownsville, TX
  • If you are interested in working with an amazing team, with full training from the ground up, weekly pay, and flexible h...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Consultant
  • Luke Fruia Motors
  • Brownsville, TX
  • New Car Department Sales
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sign Shaker
  • Texas Thrift Brownsville,TX #128 - Brownsville
  • Brownsville, TX
  • Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Store Manager The primary responsibility is to attract attention appropriately an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Brownsville is one of the southernmost cities in the contiguous United States; only a handful of municipalities in Florida's Miami-Dade and Monroe counties (plus Everglades City in Collier County) are located farther south than Brownsville. The city has a total area of 84.867 square miles (219.805 km2), of which 81.528 square miles (211.157 km2) of it is land and 3.339 square miles (8.648 km2) is water, according to the United States Census Bureau of 2017. The city is situated at the intersection of different climates (subtropical, Chihuahuan Desert, Gulf Coast plain, and Great Plains); this p...
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Income Estimation for Genetics Counselor jobs
$67,753 to $83,372
Brownsville, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

Genetics Counselor in Kansas City, KS
From talking to our genetic counselor, advanced maternal age (being 35 or older) and advanced paternal age (not sure of the cut off) gets you automatically shunted into the 'go see the genetic counselor just for safety' category.
December 10, 2019
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Most people that seek out the services of a genetics counselor do so out of concern that a genetic disorder may be present in the family, because multiple pregnancies have been lost, or when an ultrasound suggests that a problem may be present.
February 10, 2020
Genetics Counselor in Santa Rosa, CA
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