Hurley Health Services·Flint, Michigan
The role involves providing virtual genetic counseling to pediatric patients and families, focusing on identifying risks and interpreting genetic test results. The counselor collaborates with neonatology providers to educate patients and document care within the EPIC system.
Genetic counselors help identify families at possible risk of a genetic condition by gathering and analyzing family history and inheritance patterns and calculating chances of recurrence. They provide information about genetic testing and related procedures.
Works under the supervision of the Administrator for Women’s and Children’s Services and consulting providers such as Neonatalogists.
Responsibilities: And duties:
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Collaborates with Neonatology providers to counsel patients virtually, monitor abnormal test results from genetic tests.
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Communicate using genetics expertise with the Neonatlogy provider to conduct research, education or community outreach.
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Performs genetic counseling in accordance with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Scope of Practice guidelines.
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Identifies and coordinates appropriate genetic counseling.
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Discuss results with the physician and communicate with the patient.
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Documents using EPIC.
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May assist with data collection 8.
Provides essential genetic counseling services to patients and their families virtually (via telehealth) on various genetic topics.
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Performs genetic counseling in accordance with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Scope of Practice guidelines.
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Collaborates and communicates effectively with the Neonatology providers and care team related to patient care, genetics education, community outreach, and potentially research 11.
Coordinates appropriate genetic testing and interpretation of the results for patients and their families 12.
Reports results to the patient and the referring provider 13.
Reviews abnormal genetic test results with neonatal care team and communicates results to patients and their families 14.
Provides patients, families, and healthcare providers education about genetic conditions and available resources as needed 15.
Documents using EPIC.
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Stay updated on industry advancements and best practices in genetic counseling 17.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Utilizes new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignment.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Michigan often draw steady interest because employers need independently licensed clinicians who can provide consistent weekly availability. For this LMSW role, competition may center on licensure status, schedule flexibility, and readiness to meet a 25-session, 30-hour weekly commitment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then confirm your Michigan licensure and availability before applying.
