Psychological Counsellor

Job Purpose

To provide psychological counselling and emotional support to individuals and couples undergoing fertility treatment, helping them cope with stress, anxiety, treatment outcomes, and decision-making during the IVF journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and couple counselling to patients undergoing IVF, IUI, and related fertility treatments
• Conduct pre-treatment psychological assessments and readiness evaluations
• Offer emotional support during critical stages such as stimulation, egg retrieval, embryo transfer, pregnancy loss, or treatment failure
• Counsel patients on stress management, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns
• Support patients in third-party reproduction cases (donor eggs/sperm, surrogacy – if applicable)
• Educate patients on coping strategies, lifestyle changes, and mental well-being
• Work closely with doctors, nurses, embryologists, and care coordinators to ensure holistic patient care
• Maintain confidential patient records and counselling notes as per hospital and ethical guidelines
• Conduct group counselling sessions / workshops when required
• Follow ethical standards, confidentiality norms, and hospital policies
• Assist in patient education programs and awareness sessions

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology / Counselling Psychology / Clinical Psychology
• RCI registration (preferred, if applicable)
• Certification or training in infertility counselling will be an added advantage

Experience

• 1–5 years of experience as a Psychological Counsellor
• Prior experience in IVF / Fertility / Healthcare / Hospital setup preferred
• Freshers with relevant internship exposure may be considered

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong empathy, listening, and communication skills
• Ability to handle emotionally sensitive cases
• Patient-centric and non-judgmental approach
• Good documentation and reporting skills
• Team collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of fertility treatment processes (IVF/IUI basics)

Working Conditions

• Hospital / clinic-based role
• May require flexible working hours based on patient schedules
• Emotionally demanding but highly impactful role

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person