We are looking for a compassionate, empathetic, and motivated counselling psychology intern to support cancer patients and caregivers through emotional wellness initiatives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to psycho-oncology, supportive counseling, caregiver support, and mental health advocacy while contributing to a meaningful social impact initiative.
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include
Conduct supportive conversations with cancer patients and caregivers to understand their emotional concerns, challenges, and psychosocial needs.
Provide empathetic listening, emotional support, and basic counseling interventions.
Assist caregivers in managing stress, burnout, grief, uncertainty, and adjustment-related concerns.
Conduct regular follow-ups with patients and caregivers to ensure continuity of emotional support and well-being.
Facilitate mental wellness activities, support groups, and psychoeducation initiatives for patients and families.
Develop psycho-oncology awareness content, mental health resources, and educational materials for community outreach.
Maintain confidential documentation, interaction notes, and progress records following ethical guidelines.
Participate in case discussions, training programs, and team meetings to strengthen counseling skills.
If you are passionate about supporting individuals and families navigating the cancer journey, and wish to build meaningful experience in counseling psychology and psycho-oncology, we encourage you to apply and become a part of Jarurat Care's mission to provide compassionate support to every family facing cancer.
Skill(s) required
Attention to Detail Counseling Effective Communication Emotional intelligence Interpersonal skills MS-Excel Psychology Report Writing
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are available for the work from home job/internship
can start the work from home job/internship between 16th Jun'26 and 21st Jul'26
are available for duration of 4 months
have relevant skills and interests
Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.
Other requirements
Pursuing or completed a bachelor's/master's degree in psychology, counselling psychology, clinical psychology, applied psychology, social work, or a related field.
Strong interest in psycho-oncology, cancer care, mental health, and caregiver support.
Comfortable engaging in sensitive conversations with patients and families facing health-related challenges.
Demonstrates empathy, emotional maturity, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow ethical standards in all interactions.
Prior experience in counseling, NGOs, helplines, healthcare settings, or patient support initiatives is a plus but not mandatory.
Perks
Certificate Letter of recommendation Flexible work hours
Additional information
What You'll Gain:
Certificate of internship
Letter of recommendation (based on performance)
Flexible work hours (remote work)
Real-world exposure to counselling psychology and psycho-oncology support
Opportunity to contribute to an impactful healthcare initiative supporting cancer patients & their caregivers
Portfolio-building experience in clinical and counseling psychology
Practical learning and skill development beyond academics
Experience working with vulnerable patient groups ethically
Number of openings
4
About Jarurat Care
Join us on our mission to establish the largest cancer care community in India. We are dedicated to raising awareness about preventive measures for once rare cancers, providing vital caregiver mentorship, and building a sustainable support network. Our goal is to ensure that every family facing cancer receives the support they need through our expansive community network.
