Career path
Genetic Counselor
Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- AgreeablenessCentral
How cooperative, trusting, and oriented toward others' interests you are.
- Investigative InterestsCentral
Your interest in analyzing, researching, and understanding how things work.
- Social InterestsCentral
Your interest in helping, teaching, and working with people in supportive ways.
- RecognitionCentral
How much you value visible status, advancement, and being seen for your work.
- OpennessImportant
How drawn you are to new ideas, aesthetic experiences, and unconventional approaches.
- IndependenceImportant
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Job titles you'll see
- Genetic Counselors
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