Alka Sunny
Social Worker (Medical & Psychiatry)
About
Compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Social Worker with a strong foundation in clinical support, mental health counseling, and client advocacy. Specializes in psychiatric social work across inpatient and outpatient settings, with a passion for serving geriatric and vulnerable populations. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, conduct psychosocial assessments, and deliver evidence-based interventions.
Experience
Social Worker - Mindful Rejuvenation Hospital, Vaduthala - Vaduthala
(2024-10 - 2025-08)
- Provided individual counselling and emotional support to patients experiencing various psychiatric and psychological difficulties
- Conducted initial psychological assessments, mental status, observations, and detailed case history taking
- Assisted in the assessment and management of patients with depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance-use disorders, ADHD and other mental health concerns
- Developed and implemented individualized counselling interventions based on patients psychological and emotional needs
Psychiatric Social Worker - Manomithra Institute of Medical Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Palakkad - Palakkad
(2024-10 - 2025-08)
- Delivered therapeutic support and psychoeducation to patients with diverse mental health conditions
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and families for individualized treatment planning
Social Worker - Sanjose Old Age Home (Hands of Jesus Ministries), Idukki, Kerala - Idukki, Kerala
- Provided emotional and basic medical support to elderly residents
- Acted as a liaison between residents and healthcare services
- Participated in daily care routines and welfare outreach activities
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and contributed to rehabilitation strategies
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and progress reports
Trainee - LIBS, Kerala - Kerala
3-Month Training Program
- Gained hands-on experience in LIBS instrumentation and data interpretation
- Supported research operations and collaborated with lab professionals
Trainee - Akasaparavakal Old Age Home, Kerala - Kerala
- Assisted in geriatric care planning and emotional support delivery
- Facilitated engagement activities and health coordination tasks
- Developed empathy and communication skills tailored to aging populations
Program Participant – Alcoholism Treatment Program - Pratheeksha, Thalassery, Kerala - Thalassery, Kerala
- Attended structured sessions on addiction recovery, counseling methods, and community reintegration
Education
Master in Social Work - Medical and Psychiatry - St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, Karnataka (2020 - 2022)
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Mar Augusthinose College, Ramapuram, Kerala (2017 - 2020)
