Role Overview
The Psychologist will be responsible for implementing the PPO Program through psychological interventions, counselling, assessments, expressive therapies, child life interventions, research, and training. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive psycho-social support to children and families dealing with cancer.

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 counselling across treatment phases (diagnosis, treatment, relapse, palliative, bereavement).
Develop individualised 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, behavioural 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 paediatric psycho-oncology.

H. Research and Impact Assessment
Design tools and projects for psychological interventions.
Conduct research and publi

📌 Psychologist (India)
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