Psycho-Oncology Support Intern

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Psycho-Oncology Support Intern to help improve the emotional and psychosocial well-being of cancer patients and their caregivers. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical exposure to psycho-oncology, patient support services, caregiver interventions, and cancer care advocacy while making a meaningful impact in the lives of families navigating cancer.

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Engage with cancer patients and caregivers to understand their emotional, psychosocial, and support needs.
2. Provide empathetic listening and supportive conversations to individuals coping with cancer-related stress, anxiety, grief, and uncertainty.
3. Assist in identifying emotional distress and escalate concerns when required.
4. Conduct regular follow-ups and wellness check-ins with patients and caregivers to ensure continuity of support.
5. Support the development and implementation of psycho-oncology programs, caregiver support initiatives, and patient wellness activities.
6. Create educational resources, awareness materials, and content focused on emotional well-being, psycho-oncology, and caregiver resilience.
7. Assist in organizing virtual support groups, community engagement activities, and mental health awareness

Other requirements include:

1. Interest in oncology
2. Having experience in clinical psychology is a plus point (not mandatory)
3. Interest in healthcare, hospital partnerships, or NGO operations

Please Note: This is an unpaid internship opportunity and no stipend is provided. However, interns will gain hands-on experience, practical exposure to real-world projects, mentorship from experienced team members, and the opportunity to develop industry-relevant skills in a collaborative work environment.

What You'll Gain?

1. Certificate of Internship
2. Letter of Recommendation (based on performance)
3. Flexible Work Hours (remote work)
4. Real-world exposure to clinical psychology and psycho-oncology support
5. Opportunity to contribute to an impactful healthcare initiative supporting cancer patients & their caregivers
6. Portfolio-building experience in clinical and counseling psychology
7. Practical learning and skill development beyond academics
8. Experience working with vulnerable patient groups ethically

If you are currently pursuing or have completed clinical psychology/counseling training and are passionate about making a real impact in people's lives, we encourage you to apply now and begin your journey with Jarurat Care.