IVF Counsellor

Dr.Kamakshi Memorial Hospital; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr.Kamakshi Memorial Hospital in Chennai requires a dedicated fertility counsellor to provide compassionate emotional support to individuals and couples undergoing IVF. You will counsel patients, explain processes, manage anxiety, and coordinate care with the clinical team to ensure patient-centered treatment.

The role involves on-call counselling, maintaining confidential records, guiding patients through options like eggs/sperm donation and surrogacy, and connecting them with support resources

Qualifications

• 1 5 years of experience in counselling
• preferably in an IVF Centre
• Fertility Clinic
• Hospital
• or Mental Health setting

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, confidential counselling throughout the IVF journey.
• Explain IVF processes, timelines, risks, and treatment options to patients.
• Coordinate with fertility specialists, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain confidential records of counselling sessions.
• Offer emotional coping strategies and support resources.
• Participate in case conferences and team meetings.
• Be available for on-call counselling duties as required.

Skills

Counselling

Emotional support

Confidentiality

Communication with medical team

Patient education

On-call availability

Job description

Job Summary

Provide compassionate and confidential counselling to individuals and couples undergoing fertility treatment. Support patients in managing emotional and psychological concerns related to infertility and IVF. Explain the IVF process, treatment procedures, timelines, risks, and available treatment options. Help patients understand and cope with possible treatment outcomes, including success, failure, and multiple pregnancies. Provide emotional support to patients throughout the fertility treatment journey. Assist patients in managing anxiety, stress, and other emotional challenges. Educate patients on coping strategies and available support resources. Provide information about support groups and other relevant services. Maintain confidentiality and ensure a patient-centered approach throughout the counselling process. Counsel patients regarding the emotional aspects of egg donation, sperm donation, surrogacy, and embryo freezing. Provide continuous emotional support throughout the IVF journey, from initial consultation to post-treatment follow-up. Coordinate with fertility specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care. Participate in case conferences and team meetings to discuss patient progress and care plans. Communicate patient concerns effectively with the medical team to ensure holistic care. Maintain accurate, confidential records of counselling sessions and patient interactions. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical requirements related to patient confidentiality and informed consent. Advocate for patients emotional and psychological needs within the healthcare system. Support patients in making informed decisions regarding treatment options and reproductive choices. Be available for on-call counselling duties as required.

Specialisation

• 1 5 years of experience in counselling
• preferably in an IVF Centre
• Fertility Clinic
• Hospital
• or Mental Health setting.