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)
Reporting to the Director of Counseling, Staff Counselors provide short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health outreach services to enhance the psychological and emotional welfare of students and the College community. This is a twelve month, position on the Middlebury, VT campus. Counseling provides services, support, and consultation as an anchor office for all of Middlebury’s year-round, world-wide programs. Counseling is one of five offices that comprise the Center for Health and Wellness.
Essential Functions:
General Responsibilities:
This is considered a full time benefits eligible, exempt position. The starting salary range for the position is $60,954.00- $76,205 per year.
Candidates interested in less than full time are welcome to apply and should state their specific interest upon submission
Education:
Graduate degree in a clinical field eligible for licensure in the state of Vermont. Formal training in clinical assessment and counseling. Demonstrated skills and experience in multi-cultural counseling.
VT License eligible candidates, who do not currently hold a Vermont License but anticipate being licensed in the next 6 months must include information about their anticipated timeline and status of licensure application with VT Office of Professional Regulations when they apply.
Experience:
2 – 5 years of clinical experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Expertise in goal-focused therapy models (DBT, ACT, solution focused therapy, brief dynamic therapy, etc).
Physical Demands:
Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Will need to regularly move about inside the office and will require regular cross-campus travel to access resources and personnel in other buildings. Will require periods of standing (or other postures) to deliver educational programming and/or facilitate groups. May require limited and infrequent in-state and out-of-state trips for trainings, professional meetings, and professional development.
Other:Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
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