Psychologist

Key Responsibilities

A. Program Planning and Implementation

●       Plan and implement the Pediatric Psycho-Oncology Program (PPOP).

●       Support in developing protocols, policies, and administrative frameworks.

●       Coordinate psychological services in hospitals, clinics, and through tele-consultation.

B. Psychological Services

●       Conduct face-to-face, online, and telephonic psychological intervention clinics.

●       Administer psychological assessments using psychometric tools, interviews, and observations.

●       Provide therapy and counseling across treatment phases (diagnosis, treatment, relapse, palliative, bereavement).

●       Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.

●       Provide follow-ups, make referrals, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

C. Group and Expressive Therapies

●       Conduct Sharing & Caring Sessions with parents and medical teams.

●       Implement expressive therapies (play, art, music, storytelling, relaxation, clown therapy).

●       Lead procedural pain interventions using non-pharmacological approaches.

D. Child Life Interventions

●       Promote child-friendly environments, libraries, and wish-granting activities.

E. Patient & Parent Psycho-Education

●       Organize sessions on stress management, behavioral challenges, and coping mechanisms.

F. Advisory and YANA Program

●       Provide psychological consultation to team members.

●       Implement and monitor the "You Are Not Alone" (YANA) Program.

G. Capacity Building

●       Train psychologists, social workers, students, and professionals in pediatric psycho-oncology.

H. Research and Impact Assessment

●       Design tools and projects for psychological interventions.

●       Conduct research and publish findings to support evidence-based practice.

I. Documentation and Reporting

●       Maintain case records, online patient data, monthly and annual reports.

●       Prepare patient case studies and programmatic reports.

J. Resource Development

●       Develop directories and connect with external support services.

●       Facilitate access to counseling and rehabilitation services.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Education: MA in Psychology

Experience: 1–3 years in clinical, counseling, or pediatric psychology (preferably in a healthcare or NGO setting)

Skills & Competencies:

●       People Skills: Strong counseling, interpersonal, and communication skills; team player.

●       Process Management: Understanding of healthcare systems and psychological diagnostic tools.

●       Change Management: Dynamic, flexible, results-oriented with leadership qualities.

●       Experience in expressive therapies, group work, and psychological assessments.

●       Proficiency in documentation and case reporting.

●       Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and handle sensitive issues.