Genetic Counselor

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. ...

Your Role on the Team

Under general supervision and in addition to the full range of operational duties, incumbents are assigned responsibility to design, administer, and evaluate specialized counseling programs; design and conduct ongoing research programs; or serve as the designated experts, consultants, or sources of specialized knowledge withing the genetic counseling profession.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Possess excellent genetic counseling and psychosocial skills to counsel individuals and/or families in a sensitive and confidential manner
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns
• Ability to interact appropriately with referring providers
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Board certification in genetic counseling by the American Board of Medical Genetics
• Licensure or eligibility for genetic counseling license in the state of California.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail in both areas is very important.