Clinical Psychologist Intern

About the internship

This remote, part-time internship is suited to a compassionate Clinical Psychologist Intern who wants to contribute to emotional support efforts for people affected by cancer and for their caregivers. It offers hands-on exposure to counseling, empathetic communication, and caregiver-focused support in a meaningful healthcare setting.

Role summary

You will help the team understand emotional needs, support basic mental health check-ins, and assist with psycho-oncology awareness content. The position is designed to provide practical experience while serving vulnerable families with care and confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Speak with cancer patients and caregivers at the outset to understand their emotional state and psychological concerns.
• Carry out basic mental health screening to spot possible signs of distress such as anxiety, grief, or low mood.
• Support the use of coping methods and emotional regulation tools that help families deal with diagnosis and treatment-related stress.
• Maintain regular follow-ups and outreach calls so families have a steady point of contact for emotional support.
• Create helpful resources, articles, and other content to build awareness around psycho-oncology.
• Keep progress notes accurate, organized, and ethically handled while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Join case reviews and feedback meetings to improve the patient support process.

What you will gain

• Internship certificate.
• Letter of recommendation based on performance.
• Flexible remote working hours of around 3 to 4 hours per day.
• Practical exposure to clinical psychology and psycho-oncology support.
• The chance to contribute to a meaningful healthcare initiative for cancer patients and their caregivers.
• Portfolio-building experience in clinical and counseling psychology.
• Learning beyond classroom theory through practical work.
• Experience supporting vulnerable patient groups in an ethical manner.

Who can apply

Applications are open only to candidates who can work from home, can begin between 23rd Jun'26 and 28th Jul'26, and can commit to the full 4-month duration. Applicants should have relevant skills and interest in the role. Women looking to start or restart their careers are also welcome to apply.

Additional requirements

• Interest in oncology is important.
• Prior clinical psychology experience is an advantage, but it is not required.
• Interest in healthcare, hospital partnerships, or NGO operations is preferred.

About the company

The organization is working to build India’s largest cancer care community. Its focus includes spreading awareness about preventive steps for once-rare cancers, offering caregiver mentorship, and creating a long-term support network so families dealing with cancer can access the help they need.

Internship details

This is a work-from-home internship with a part-time commitment. The internship runs for 4 months and starts immediately.

Perks

• Certificate
• Letter of recommendation
• Flexible work hours

Compensation

This internship is unpaid.