Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryProvides genetic counseling to patients and counseling and coordination services for other screening programsResponsibilitiesProvides counseling and psychological support to patients and their familiesInterprets complex genetic and laboratory datatest results Communicates findings with physicianAssists patients with navigation of financial aspects associated with genetic testingAssists with diagnosing genetic problems and develops short and long term genetic counseling plansCompletes a full risk assessment to determine eligibility for genetic counselingDetermine and coordinates surveillance andor treatment plans based on patient history diagnostic data and genetic testing resultsAssesses patients psychological or emotional needs and make referral recommendations to assist patients in managing testing outcomesEducates the community about genetics and services availableOther Duties as assignedWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryProvides genetic counseling to patients and counseling and coordination services for other screening programsResponsibilitiesProvides counseling and psychological support to patients and their familiesInterprets complex genetic and laboratory datatest results Communicates findings with physicianAssists patients with navigation of financial aspects associated with genetic testingAssists with diagnosing genetic problems and develops short and long term genetic counseling plansCompletes a full risk assessment to determine eligibility for genetic counselingDetermine and coordinates surveillance andor treatment plans based on patient history diagnostic data and genetic testing resultsAssesses patients psychological or emotional needs and make referral recommendations to assist patients in managing testing outcomesEducates the community about genetics and services availableOther Duties as assignedEducationMasters in GeneticsGenetic CounselingCT Licensed Genetic Counselor Certified American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics within months of hireWork ExperienceGenetic Counseling preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEducationMasters in GeneticsGenetic CounselingCT Licensed Genetic Counselor Certified American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics within months of hireWork ExperienceGenetic Counseling preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment