Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

A Genetic Counselor II participates in the collection of information necessary to provide diagnosis and counseling for disorders in which hereditary factors may play a role. The counselor may also provide information about the risk of recurrence, prognosis, burden, and natural history of the disorder in collaboration with a clinical geneticist. Counselors may serve as educators to patient groups, lay groups, professional groups, and students, including graduate and professional school students at the university level. A Genetic Counselor II is also involved in independently creating, organizing, and leading educational and administrative activities in the Section of Medical Genetics. The distinction between Genetic Counselor I and Genetic Counselor II is that the Genetic Counselor II by virtue of achieving American Board of Genetic Counseling certification is able to work more independently and fill a more expanded role. In addition, the Genetic Counselor II has had successfully submitted an abstract to a national meeting, collaborated with others on a research project and had the opportunity to supervise the activities of learners (medical students, residents, and genetic counseling students).

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

• Provides quality inpatient and outpatient clinical care for patients in Clinical Genetics and fifteen subspecialty clinics (Fetal Health Center/Prenatal Genetics, Cardio, Cleft Palate, Craniofacial, etc).

• Clinical Leadership: Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the health care team, community care providers, student learners, family advocacy groups and peer organizations.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice principles and participates in performance improvement activities. Utilizes expertise to control costs facilitating good stewardship of fiscal resources.
•  Participates in scholarly activities that contribute to the body of knowledge surrounding Genetic Medicine.

• Master's Degree and 5-7 years experience
• Certified Genetic Counselor
• MS in Genetic Counseling Required
• ABGC eligibility Required
• ABGC certification Required

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $34.90/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children’s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.