Clinical Psycho-Oncologist
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Last updated on 27 Jan 2026
Overview
A Clinical Psycho-Oncologist is a mental health professional who specializes in supporting cancer patients and their families through psychological assessment and therapy. They address emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, or end-of-life care.
Job Description
- Provide psychological counseling to cancer patients and survivors to help manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment issues.
- Support families and caregivers, offering coping strategies, grief counseling, and emotional support.
- Collaborate with oncology teams to integrate mental health care into the overall cancer treatment plan.
- Assess mental health status using clinical interviews and standardized psychological tools.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, including therapy modalities like CBT, ACT, or mindfulness-based interventions.
- Participate in psycho-oncology research to improve understanding and treatment of cancer-related psychological issues.
- Educate healthcare providers on recognizing and addressing the psychological needs of oncology patients.
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