Job Description

Cancer Genetic Counselor -(240001RV )

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) is recruiting for a full-time genetic counselor. Working with the medical providers at an affiliated hospital, the successful candidate will be responsible for cancer genetic counseling.

The successful candidate will be hired as Instructor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and active in the University of Maryland SOM program for the Master's in Genetic Counseling. In addition to teaching and supervision of trainees in Genetic Counseling, GCs participate in teaching the trainees in medicine and OB/GYN with the opportunity to participate in scholarly activities.

Position Highlights:

• Collaborate with clinical experts in genetics and oncology
• Strong clinical outpatient practice and inpatient consult service, including screening follow-up, outreach clinics across Maryland, and combined genetics-focused specialty services
• Great teaching opportunities with medical student, residents, fellows, graduate counseling students

Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong commitment to patient care and teaching
• Ability to create a collaborative partnership with stakeholders reinforcing positive working relationships with the opportunity to build a strong community-based clinical program within the context of an academic environment
• Professionalism, effective communication, patient safety, and continuous practice improvement

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from a graduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling and/or active board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Genetic Counseling
• Valid license to practice genetic counseling in the State of Maryland
• At least two to three years of relevant experience strongly preferred
• At least one year of academic experience

UMSOM offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive suite of benefits including pension and supplemental retirement plan options, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, paid vacation, CME leave and allowance, relocation assistance, Dependent tuition remission within the University System of Maryland and more.

To apply, please complete the online application and include a letter of intent, CV, and three professional references with their contact information. For additional questions after application, please email obgynhr@som.umaryland.edu

UMB 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 or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu .

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this link UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination .

Job

: Faculty

Organization

: School of Medicine - Clinical Departments

Job Posting

: Dec 2, 2024

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Relocation package,

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