Job description
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.
Requirements
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.