Stipend/Salary: As per institutional norms (the range is blank on the form)

Job Description

We are looking for a Psycho-Oncologist to provide psychological, emotional and behavioural support to cancer patients and their caregivers.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct individual and family counselling
• Undertake psychosocial assessments
• Support patients across diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and palliative care
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Conduct group sessions and awareness programmes
• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation
• Contribute to staff training, community outreach and psycho-oncology-related activities

Eligibility

Minimum qualification: Master’s degree in Psychology / Counselling Psychology or a relevant equivalent qualification.

Minimum experience: Freshers may apply.

Maximum age: 30 years

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Additional training/certification in Psycho-Oncology, Counselling, CBT, Psychotherapy, Palliative Care or related areas
• Relevant clinical experience, particularly in oncology, psycho-oncology, palliative care, counselling or hospital settings
• Experience in psycho-oncology

Skills Required

Strong counselling and communication skills; empathy; ability to work with cancer patients and caregivers; and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.