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)
Job Purpose: As a Senior Adult Counselor at Aspire Health Partners, your job purpose will be to provide a multitude of essential functions to effectively oversee the duties of the position within the Program. These functions include – but are not limited to – conducting pre-admission and behavioral assessments and diagnoses, determining client suitability for agency programs, planning and implementing psychological therapeutic and counseling processes to aid individuals with single or multiple diagnoses, utilizing counseling methods, techniques and modalities of the program to provide therapeutic treatment, constantly assessing the client's progress and condition, referring groups of clients and families dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues to support services, completing required documentation and reports and providing services under the parameters of the designated program within the prescribed settings. Most importantly, all functions must be completed while maintaining high standards of ethical and professional conduct while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
Requirements:Position qualifications: Ability to receive and maintain a(n)
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