Job Description

Job Description

Provides genetic counseling to individuals and families in specified areas of clinical genetics, such as obstetrics, pediatrics, to help them understand and adapt to birth defects or genetic disorders by providing them with information, education, and reassurance. Supervises genetic counseling team in respective department- including hiring/firing and reviews.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Analyzes and discusses test results and genetic information from family histories and identifies patients or families at risk for specific diseases, disorders, or syndromes, particularly as it applies to children. 
2. Advises patients or relatives of the risks, consequences, and nature of inherited disorders and diseases, the probability of developing or transmitting them, recurrence risks, and the options open to them in management and family planning.
3. Conducts risk assessments and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis. 
4. Works with couples who want children to understand their risk to pass on certain birth defects or genetic disorders to their unborn children. Can refer for preimplantation genetic testing if indicated.
5. Gains an in-depth understanding of the family history of each patient and thoroughly records the medical history of each patient, spending ample time evaluating the data.
6. Determines or coordinates treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
7. Explains diagnostic procedures, such ultrasound, chorionic Villus sampling, and amniocentesis.
8. Assesses patients' psychological or emotional needs such as those relating to stress, fear of test results, and marital conflicts to make referral recommendations or assist patients in managing test outcomes. 
9. Supports and counsels patients if they find out they or their children are at risk for certain genetic diseases or disorders, and helps them with more difficult aspects and findings. 
10. Provides support as patients go through extensive and sometimes invasive genetic tests. 
11. Educates physicians and health professionals at prenatal clinics, pediatric care centers, and adult genetic centers. Participates in clinical research studies.
12. Assists with Hersh Fetal Center- provides support and works with the HFC nurse navigator, sec/tech and social worker. Provides coverage for HFC for Nurse navigator vacation and sick days, which includes maintaining the HFC patient care list, scheduling appointments with peds subspecialists and potentially presenting the patient list at weekly and monthly meetings. 
13. Collaboration and Development of Genetic Services: Educational outreach to our referring OB/GYN physicians, community, students, residents, community physicians and other clinicians. 
14. Supervision: provides clinical and administrative guidance to staff genetic counselors in MFM. Evaluate performance and make recommendations for improvement. 
15. Functions as one of our administrative leads for the department of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Assists with department guidelines, policies and special projects.
16. Oversees team payroll, approves PTO/NJSICK. 

 

1. Masters in Genetic Counseling
2. NJ Genetic Counseling License
3. 5-7 years of prior experience 
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
5. Must be able to effectively work in a high -volume team environment 
6. Ability to learn new tasks quickly and have excellent problem -solving skills 
7. Must be detail oriented and well organized 
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
9. Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Work and Excel

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About US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years 
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business 

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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