Genetics Counselor jobs in Methuen, MA

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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Counselor
  • Maxim Healthcare Staffing
  • Hampstead, NH FULL_TIME
  • Position Title:                          Counselor

     

    Department:                            Nursing

     

    Reports to:                              Unit Manager, Registered Nurse

     

    General Summary:                 Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

                                                    Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment

                                                    in the psychiatric unit.  Provides basic patient care services;

                                                    Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.

                                                   

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

     

    Positions Supervised:             None

     

    Nature of Supervision

    Provided:                                 None

     

    EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

     

    Education:                              Bachelor degree in psychology or related field or,                                                            relevant mental health experience in lieu of college degree

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    Experience:                             Previous experience in psychiatric setting preferred. Would also prefer experience working with children. 

     

    COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

    ·         CPR Certification (within 3 months of hire)

    ·         Age Specific Care:  This employee is expected to deliver patient care in a manner that is appropriate to the patient’s age, physical ability and intellectual development and to demonstrate proficiency in the assessment, treatment and adaptation of care to meet the need of one or more of the following populations:  pediatric, adolescent, special needs children and adolescents, adult.

     

     

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

     

    1.         Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

    2.         Participates in the development of patient treatment programs.

    3.         Develops and updates plans of care as assigned by treatment team.

    4.         Provides therapeutic and activity groups for the patient.

    5.         Assists the patient with routine activities of daily living.

    6.         Maintains current knowledge in the field of psychiatric care.           

    7.         Maintains orderly work environment.

    8.         Communicates appropriately with nursing staff, physicians, and outside referral

                agencies.        

    9.         Satisfactorily performs medical record and other documentation in accordance with all     JCAHO, State Licensing, and Medicare standards applicable.

    10.       Promotes the hospital culture of patient safety in a non-punitive atmosphere;

    Immediately reports medical errors and significant events to nurse in charge; participates in hospital safety training programs and Performance Improvement activities. 

    11.       Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

     

    TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    ·               Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.).

    ·               Maximum weight to be lifted independently: 25 lbs.

    ·               Lifting is required (floor to knee, knee to shoulder, and above shoulder)

    ·               Frequent/prolonged standing/walking/bending

    ·               Frequent reaching/stooping/kneeling/crouching

    ·               Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients

    ·               Lifts supplies/equipment

    ·               Vision requirement: depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, must be able to read   

          and see small items, eyeglasses acceptable.

    ·               Hearing requirement: must have normal ability to understand speech in noisy areas,  

          understand whispered speech, and be able to localize sounds, hearing aids acceptable

    ·               Fine motor coordination sufficient to write, patient ADL’s, and assisting patient needs

     

    TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

    ·               Contact with potentially violent patients under a wide variety of circumstances

    ·               Exposure to blood and body fluids requires universal precautions

    ·               May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

    ·               Participates in physical management of aggressive/self-injurious patients through approved

          blocking, redirecting and restraint techniques

    ·               Participates in emergency or crisis situations

     

    REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT

    • Personal Protective Equipment including gowns, gloves, masks, etc.
    • Arm or shin guards as necessary.

    GENERAL:
    Counselors are entry level, they do progress notes, treatment plans but not individual counseling,  not meeting 1 on 1. Run Milu activities (run exercise groups, assist with group work). Intervening with crisis, responsible for practicing and learning coping skills, bathing and toileting. MHT’s are not able to write progress notes or run Milu activities but they do assist with them.

    Successful candidates have a working knowledge of diagnoses and symptoms, have inpatient psychiatric experience or level 4 residential experience

    They have to do physical restraints, so they need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

    Group focused and therapeutic focused when they move up in the facility.

    The patient population is Predominately children 5-18, 1 young adult ages 16-28. Most patients have significant trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders, behavioral. Can be very physical – they get CPI training during orientation to combat against this. 
    Benefits
    At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
    • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
    • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • 401(k) savings plan
    • Awards and recognition programs 
    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
    About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
    Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim’s commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.  
    Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Counselor
  • Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc.
  • Hampstead, NH OTHER
  • Position Title: Counselor Department: Nursing Reports to: Unit Manager, Registered Nurse General Summary: Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. Facilitates the maintenance of ...
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Counselor
  • Georgetown Public Schools
  • Georgetown, MA FULL_TIME
  • Thank you for considering employment in the Georgetown Public Schools. Our mission is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential so that they may become responsible, tolerant, and ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Recovery Counselor
  • Recovery Centers of America
  • Danvers, MA FULL_TIME
  • Recovery Centers of America is looking for a Recovery Counselor to join our Danvers, MA team!! Schedule: Need to be flexible to weekends! Position Overview The Recovery Counselor provides support to e...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Telehealth Counselor
  • Psychotherapy Associates of North Reading --...
  • North Reading, MA FULL_TIME
  • FT telehealth counselor position Work for a group practice that has been established for over 30 years. We are a group of very seasoned professionals with a range of theoretical orientations. Our grou...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Residential counselor
  • Vinfen
  • Amesbury, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Schedule : Sun- Wed 11pm-9am Salary : $17.00 / hour Sign-on bonus : $2000; $666 upon completion of 30 days, $666 upon completion of 6 months, $667 upon completion of 9 months ACCS Awak...
  • 20 Days Ago

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eMERGE Research Enrollment Coordinator
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Boston, MA
  • GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Mass General Brigham Personalized Medicine is looking for a motivated and energetic...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Enrollment Coordinator
  • Partners Healthcare System
  • Boston, MA
  • GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Mass General Brigham Personalized Medicine is looking for a motivated and energetic...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Education Liaison, Rare Diseases - REMOTE
  • Ipsen Pharma
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Title: Patient Education Liaison, Rare Diseases - REMOTE Company: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. Job Description: The Pat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Camp Little River Program Coordinator
  • Southern District YMCA- Camp Lincoln Inc
  • Exeter, NH
  • Job Type Part-time Description This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization co...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant Per Diem
  • Phillips Academy
  • Andover, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Phillips Academy seeks a Physician Assistant for a per diem position working at the Rebe...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lab Director
  • Variantyx
  • Framingham, MA
  • Variantyx is a technology-driven precision medicine company providing state-of-the-art diagnostic solutions for the rare...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RESEA Programs Manager
  • Northern Essex Community College
  • Lawrence, MA
  • Job Description: POSITION: Full-Time RESEA Programs Manager: Staff Associate; MassHire; Lawrence Campus (420 Common Stre...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bilingual (Spanish) Family Intervention Specialist / Social Worker
  • Youth Villages
  • Woburn, MA
  • Overview: Company Overview Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment p...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Methuen /mɛˈθuːɛn/ is a statutory city and an Atlantic resort town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 47,255 at the 2010 census. Methuen lies along the northwestern edge of Essex County, just east of Middlesex County and just south of Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The irregularly-shaped town is bordered by Haverhill to the northeast, North Andover to the east, Lawrence and Andover to the south, Dracut (Middlesex County) to the west, Pelham, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County) to the northwest, and Salem, New Hampshire (Rockingham County) to the north. Meth...
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