Job Description

To be aware and knowledgeable of the working principles in psychology and oncology in an oncology setting

To assess and identify psychological distress in cancer patients/caregivers/families using appropriate screening measures

Identify psychological distress in cancer patients/caregivers/families that warrant further psychological evaluation and counselling

Coordinating and communicating with consultants regarding the need for psycho-oncological consultations at out-patient and in-patient departments

Implementation of SOPs and processes designed by the department

Conducting sessions with patients/caregivers who report moderate to severe distress (OP & IP), using appropriate psychological interventions

Provide tobacco cessation counselling

Teaching and conducting relaxation for patients/caregivers

Undergo on-going training in psychology, psycho-oncology and tobacco cessation and related oncological concepts

Assist in conducting family sessions with consultants and/or senior psychologist

Take part in the formation and facilitation of support groups

Plan,conduct and present research studies with the senior psychologist

Taking note of the patients who are getting discharged in the IP and number of patients in OP

Participating and conducting in house training for nurses and other staff on identification and understanding of psychological issues and distress

Conducting appropriate psychological assessments if patient warrants a clinical diagnosis

Attending conferences, workshops, discussion etc related to psycho-oncology in hospital and outside

Organizing and conducting workshops and programs in psycho-oncology

Participating in out-reach programs and cancer awareness programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?30,000.00 - ?35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person