Alka Sunny

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.

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

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)