• 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

Qualifications

MSc Psychology (Clinical/Counselling)

Must have skills

• Passion for Excellence
• Results Orientation
• Communication Skills
• Customer Focus
• Integrity Ethics

Good to have skills

• Building Relationships
• Leadership Influencing
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Functional Expertise
• Negotiation

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