Psychologist

Cankids; Bhopal; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CanKids KidsCan in India is seeking a Psychologist to implement the Pediatric Psycho-Oncology Program (PPOP) and deliver psychosocial support to children and families facing cancer.

You will plan interventions, conduct assessments, express therapies, coordinate services across hospitals and tele-consultation, and build capacity through training.

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to research, reporting, and improving access to care through YANA and related programs.

Qualifications

• Clinical, counselling or paediatric psychology experience (1–3 years).
• Strong counselling, interpersonal and communication skills; team player.
• Experience with expressive therapies, group work and psychological assessments.
• Proficiency in documentation and case reporting.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and handle sensitive issues.
• Implementation of Paediatric Psycho-Oncology Program.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the Pediatric Psycho-Oncology Program (PPOP).
• Coordinate psychological services in hospitals, clinics and tele-consultation.
• Conduct face-to-face, online and telephonic psychological intervention clinics.
• Administer assessments using psychometric tools, interviews and observations.
• Develop individualised treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Provide follow-ups, referrals and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Train psychologists, social workers and students in paediatric psycho-oncology.
• Design tools and projects for psychosocial interventions and research.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Process management

Change management

Expressive therapies

Group work

Psychological assessments

Documentation

Case reporting

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Capacity building

Research contributions

Job description

Founded in 2004 by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKids KidsCan, the National Society for Change For Childhood Cancer In India partners with hospitals, medical professionals, and state governments to enable access and best standards of treatment, care and support across 60 cities and 22 states of India.

Catering to childhood cancer patients from primarily underprivileged families, CanKids is present in 141 hospitals across India. Through our signature programYANA (You Are Not Alone)– CanKids provides medical, drugs & diagnostics support, accommodation through Home Away from Homes, , patient transport, blood support, nutrition & rations, education and counselling support.

In order to increaseAccess2Care, CanKids has MOUs with 8 state governments asknowledgeandtechnical partnersfor childhood cancer and 16 State Projects Across India.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Psychologist will be responsible for implementing the PPO Programthrough psychological interventions, counselling, assessments, expressivetherapies, child life interventions, research, and training. The role involvescollaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensivepsycho-social support to children and families dealing with cancer.

Key Responsibilities

A. Program Planning and Implementation

• Plan and implement the PediatricPsycho-Oncology Program (PPOP).
  
• Support in developing protocols,policies, and administrative frameworks.
  
• Coordinate psychological services inhospitals, clinics, and through tele-consultation.
  

B. Psychological Services

• Conduct face-to-face,online, and telephonic psychological intervention clinics.
  
• Administerpsychological assessments using psychometric tools, interviews, andobservations.
  
• Provide therapy andcounselling across treatment phases (diagnosis, treatment, relapse,palliative, bereavement).
  
• Develop individualisedtreatment 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 expressivetherapies (play, art, music, storytelling, relaxation, clown therapy).
  
• Lead procedural paininterventions using non-pharmacological approaches.
  

D. Child Life Interventions

• Promote child-friendly environments,libraries, and wish-granting activities.
  
• Organize sessions on stress management,behavioural challenges, and coping mechanisms.
  

F. Advisory and YANA Program

• Provide psychological consultation toteam members.
  
• Implement and monitor the “You Are NotAlone” (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 forpsychological interventions.
  
• Conduct research and publish findings tosupport evidence-based practice.
  

I. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain case records,online patient data, monthly and annual reports.
  
• Prepare patient casestudies and programmatic reports.
  

J. Resource Development

• Develop directoriesand connect with external support services.
  
• Facilitate access tocounselling and rehabilitation services.
  

K. Organizational Engagement

• Contribute to otheraligned projects and organizational programs as required.
  

Other Extended Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned bythe Reporting Manager.
  

Requirements

RequiredQualifications and Skills:

Experience:
1–3 years inclinical, counselling, or paediatric psychology (preferably in a healthcare orNGO setting)

• PeopleSkills: Strong counselling, interpersonal, and communication skills; teamplayer.
• ProcessManagement: Understanding of healthcare systems and psychological diagnostictools.
• ChangeManagement: Dynamic, flexible, results-oriented with leadership qualities.
• Experience inexpressive therapies, group work, and psychological assessments.
• Proficiencyin documentation and case reporting.
• Ability towork in multi-disciplinary teams and handle sensitive issues.
• Effectiveimplementation of the Paediatric Psycho-Oncology Program
• High-qualitypsychological interventions across platforms
• Group therapyand expressive activities conducted regularly
• Well-coordinatedcapacity building and training programs
• Accurate datamanagement, reporting, and research contributions
• Supportiveresources and referrals in place for families and children
• Integrationofpsychosocial support into hospital units and community outreach