*Description*
*Senior Genetics Counselor - Danbury, CT*
*Summary:*
The Senior Genetic Counselor oversees genetic counseling services at multiple sites in the Network primarily focused in one area, either Cancer or Prenatal. The Senior Genetics Counselor develops consistent policies and procedures throughout the Network and monitors compliance with them. Oversees that genetic counseling services are provided to individuals and families according to established practices, policies and procedures within the context of the Network Maternal Fetal Medicine program and/ or Network Cancer program. Genetic Counselor may help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.
*Responsibilities:*
* Assesses individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provides information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advises individual...