Psychologist

Cankids; Patna; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

CanKids is seeking a dedicated psychologist to join our Pediatric Psycho-Oncology team at IGIMS Patna, India. You will plan, implement and monitor psycho-oncology programs, provide clinical assessments, therapy, and family support across treatment phases, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role involves capacity building, research and impact assessment, documentation, and coordinating with Home Away from Homes and YANA initiatives to improve care for underprivileged children with

Qualifications

• MA in Psychology; 1-3 years in clinical, counseling, or pediatric psychology (healthcare/NGO preferred).
• Experience in pediatric psycho-oncology settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the Pediatric Psycho-Oncology Program (PPOP).
• Coordinate psychological services in hospitals and tele-consultation.
• Provide therapy and counseling across treatment phases (diagnosis to palliative/bereavement).
• Develop treatment plans and monitor patient progress; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Pediatric psychology

Counseling

Clinical psychology

Research

Education

MA in Psychology

Job description

IGIMS Patna, India | Posted on 07/24/2026

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

Key Responsibilities

A. Program Planning and Implementation

• Plan andimplement the Pediatric Psycho-Oncology Program (PPOP).
• Support indeveloping protocols, policies, and administrative frameworks.
• Coordinatepsychological services in hospitals, clinics, and through tele-consultation.

B. Psychological Services

• Conductface-to-face, online, and telephonic psychological intervention clinics.
• Administerpsychological assessments using psychometric tools, interviews, andobservations.
• Provide therapyand counseling across treatment phases (diagnosis, treatment, relapse,palliative, bereavement).
• Developindividualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Providefollow-ups, make referrals, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

C. Group and Expressive Therapies

• Conduct Sharing& Caring Sessions with parents and medical teams.
• Implementexpressive therapies (play, art, music, storytelling, relaxation, clowntherapy).
• Lead proceduralpain interventions using non-pharmacological approaches.

D. Child Life Interventions

• Promotechild-friendly environments, libraries, and wish-granting activities.
• Organize sessionson stress management, behavioral challenges, and coping mechanisms.

F. Advisory and YANA Program

• Providepsychological consultation to team members.
• Implement andmonitor the You Are Not Alone (YANA) Program.

G. Capacity Building

• Trainpsychologists, social workers, students, and professionals in pediatricpsycho-oncology.

H. Research and Impact Assessment

• Design tools andprojects for psychological interventions.
• Conduct researchand publish findings to support evidence-based practice.

I. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain caserecords, online patient data, monthly and annual reports.
• Prepare patientcase studies and programmatic reports.

J. Resource Development

• Developdirectories and connect with external support services.
• Facilitate accessto counseling and rehabilitation services.

K. Organizational Engagement

• Contribute toother aligned projects and organizational programs as required.

Other Extended Duties

• Performadditional tasks as assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Requirements

Education: MA in Psychology

Experience: 1-3 years inclinical, counseling, or pediatric psychology (preferably in a healthcare orNGO setting)