Psychological Support Coordinator

Istishari Cancer Center is one of the institutions affiliated with the Arab Hospitals Group. It is the first hospital specialized in cancer treatment in Palestine. The hospital is committed to providing an advanced therapeutic environment through qualified medical staff and the use of the latest medical equipment and technologies to ensure the delivery of safe and effective patient care.

Driven by its commitment to enhancing the efficiency of its medical and administrative systems, the Istishari Cancer Center strives to attract distinguished human talents who contribute to supporting the path of excellence and continuous development. The hospital’s Human Resources Department adopts a recruitment policy based on the principles of fairness, equal opportunity, integrity, and transparency, in addition to a focus on continuous training and development of staff.

Accordingly, the hospital announces its desire to recruit a Psychological Support Coordinator to join the team within a professional environment that aligns with best practices in the healthcare sector.

• Clinical Support:

-     Provide individual and group psychological counseling to patients, caregivers, and families.

-     Conduct psychological assessments and develop individualized support plans.

-     Address emotional distress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

-     Support patients in coping with body image concerns, fear of recurrence, and treatment side effects.

-     Deliver crisis intervention when needed, especially in palliative and end-of-life cases.

• Collaboration and Care Coordination:

-     Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and case discussions.

-     Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, social workers, and palliative care teams to integrate psychological care into treatment plans.

-     Refer patients to psychiatric services or community resources when appropriate.

• Education and Empowerment:

-     Educate patients and families about emotional responses to cancer and healthy coping strategies.

-     Facilitate workshops, support groups, and psychoeducational sessions.

-     Promote awareness of mental health and psychosocial well-being within the cancer center.

• Documentation and Reporting:

-     Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in accordance with ICC policies.

-     Contribute to patient progress notes and interdisciplinary care plans.

-     Collect and report relevant data to support psychosocial program development.

• Program Development & Quality Improvement:

-     Assist in developing psychosocial care protocols and support resources.

•     Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to patient experience and psychological well-being.

Minimum Requirements

-     High emotional intelligence and empathy.

-     Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability.

-     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

-     Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

-     Familiarity with cultural sensitivity and working with diverse populations.

Working Conditions

-     Flexible hours may be required to accommodate patient needs or support groups.