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Provincial Health Services Authority

Genetic Counsellor, Various Programs

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

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Job Summary

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Genetic Counsellor, reports to the Program Manager and is a medical professional who participates in a team approach to providing genetic counselling to individual patients and their families. The Genetic Counsellor role also includes presentation and in-services on medical genetics topics to public and professional groups, as well as lectures to students in the areas of medicine, genetic counselling and other faculties in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

Duties/Accountabilities

Participates on the clinical team by developing, preparing and completing patient care history files (medical, pregnancy and family history) through interviews with patients and family members. Elicits patient concerns, analyzes inheritance patterns, summarizes data, and discusses concerns with the Program-Medical Director / Physician.
Provides genetic counseling and support to patients and family members, both independently (under the direction of a Program Medical Director) and within the Counsellor/Medical team, by providing families with information about particular genetic disorders, inheritance patterns, genetic risk, genetic testing options, available support groups, in addition to assisting the patient/family in coping with the emotional stress associated with a genetic diagnosis.
Dictates letters to communicate to the referring and family physician the details and recommendations of a genetic session which are cosigned by the Program Medical Director / Physician.
Serves as the liaison person between the referring physician, the patient and the program physician to assure an understanding of the counseling issues and follow-up recommendations. Contacts patient/referring physician with results as needed.
Involved as members of multidisciplinary clinics representing the program by providing counseling, expertise and recommendations based on medical genetics standards of care.
Involved in the academic training of medical students as well as clinical training of residents, fellow and students on rotation in the clinical unit. This includes giving lectures, leading small group sessions, teaching counseling skills and supervising patient counselling sessions.
Maintains an awareness of developments in medical genetic services through literature reviews, internet sources, participation in journal club and patient review, and as appropriate, keeps health professionals and patients informed of new information via lectures, in-services, phone consultations and correspondence.
Follow up on patient care by directing the clinic secretary to order relevant medical records, arrange medical testing, organize referrals to other specialists/clinics as required, and to follow up outstanding patient results assuring completion and accuracy.
Acts as a resource person to community physicians, health professionals and specialty clinics through phone consults, literature searches and lectures regarding medical genetic services, genetic disease information and teratogen updates.
Provides education to the community, both public and professional groups such as high school students, medical/nursing students and family support groups through lectures on topics related to medical genetics and coping with genetic disorders.
Updates medical records/charts as required, reviews all outside reports and test results, following department guidelines and procedures.
Maintains patient pamphlet resource library by reviewing and approving appropriate, factual patient information for distribution for medical genetic patients.
Serves as counselor representative at clinic planning meetings for the development and implementation of new systems and clinic procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Masters degree in Medical Genetics or Genetic Counselling OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience with two (2) years recent related genetic experience.
Board certified for certification with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors and/or American Board of Genetic Counselling.

Skills And Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal effectively with patient/families in crisis.
Ability to operate related equipment such as computerized genetic databases/information systems.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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Responsibilities

Provide genetic counseling and emotional support to patients and families, assess medical and family histories, explain genetic risks and testing options, and coordinate follow-up care with physicians and other specialists. Contribute to multidisciplinary clinics, educate patients and community groups, train students and clinicians, and maintain accurate clinical records and patient resources.

Requirements

Requires a master’s degree in Medical Genetics or Genetic Counseling, or equivalent education, training, and experience with two years of recent related genetic experience. Candidates must be board certified or eligible for certification through the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors and/or the American Board of Genetic Counselling, and have strong communication and patient-support abilities.

Skills

Genetic Counseling
Medical Genetics
Patient and Family Support
Family History Assessment
Inheritance Pattern Analysis
Genetic Risk Assessment
Genetic Testing Guidance
Crisis Communication
Patient Education
Clinical Documentation
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Teaching and Training
Medical Literature Review
Patient Follow-Up
Community Education
Genetic Information Systems

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Keywords

Genetic Counseling
Medical Genetics
Genetic Counsellor
Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors
American Board of Genetic Counselling
Patient Care
Family History
Pregnancy History
Inheritance Patterns
Genetic Risk
Genetic Testing
Genetic Disorders
Multidisciplinary Clinics
Medical Records
Clinical Training
Patient Education
Community Education
Journal Club
Genetic Databases
Medical Genetics Standards of Care
Teratogen Updates
Patient Support Groups

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