Psycho Oncologist

Job Description

Education: MS Clinical Psychology with MPhil /fellowship in Psycho-Oncology Experience: Fresher (MPhil/Fellowship) or Minimum 1 yr experience in Oncology Shift: General Shift 09:00am to 05:30pm JD: · To update with adequate knowledge of oncology and working principles of psychology in an oncology setting · To assess and identify psychological distress in cancer patients/caregivers/families · Identify psychological distress in cancer patients/caregivers/families that warrant further psychological evaluation and counseling · Coordinating and communicating with consultants regarding the need for psycho-oncological consultation at out-patient and in-patient departments · Implementation of SOPs and processes designed by the department · Conducting sessions with patients/caregivers who report mild to moderate distress (OP & IP), using appropriate psychological interventions and documentation in appropriate medicine records. · Initiate tobacco cessation counseling and de-addiction program. · Teaching and conducting relaxation techniques for patients/caregivers · To 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 take initiative in research studies with the senior psychologist · Taking note of the patients getting discharged in the IP and number of patients in OP · Participating, coordinating, and conducting in-house training for nurses and other staff in the identification and understanding of psychological issues and distress state · Performing appropriate psychological assessments for patient warrants clinical diagnosis · Attending conferences, workshops, discussion etc., related to psycho-oncology in hospital and outside · Organizing and conducting workshops and programs in psycho-oncology, involve in training program Participating in out-reach programs and cancer awareness programs Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Day shift Application Question(s): How many years of Psycho Oncology experience(Including education) do you have? Can you relocate to Bangalore, in Particular to Yelahanka? What is your expected CTC? How quickly you can start if you are selected? Education: Master's (Required) Experience: Psycho Oncology: 2 years (Required) Language: English, Kannada and Hindi (Required)