Core Responsibilities

- Patient Counseling &
- Psychotherapy:

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to help patients cope with shock, grief, anger, depression, and anxiety following a cancer diagnosis.

- Distress Screening &

- Assessment:

Routinely evaluate patients for emotional, behavioral, social, and spiritual distress.

- Treatment &

- Procedure Support:

Offer pre- and post-operative counseling, chemotherapy/radiation counseling, bone marrow transplant counseling, and guidance for procedures like biopsies or genetic testing.

- Symptom &

- Non-Pharmacological Management:

Assist with managing cancer-related pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and body image concerns (such as hair loss or surgical changes) using tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and relaxation techniques.

- Family &

- Caregiver Support:

Counsel family members and caregivers to reduce burnout,



address communication dilemmas, and navigate caregiving stress.

- End-of-Life &

- Bereavement Care:

Guide patients and families through terminal illness discussions, palliative planning, and grief support.

- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with oncologists, surgeons, palliative care teams, and oncology nurses; cross-refer to psychiatrists if prescription medication is required.

- Staff Support &

- Education:

Conduct empathy training, mindfulness sessions, and stress-management workshops for hospital staff, alongside training psychology interns and contributing to research.

Pay: ₹540,000.00 - ₹744,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Psycho-Oncologist (Hauz Khas)
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📍 Hauz Khas