Aswathy. V. A

Dedicated MSW graduate specialising in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, with hands-on fieldwork experience across psychiatric de-addiction, hospital, NGO, and government welfare settings. Skilled in psychosocial assessment, psychoeducation, case documentation, relapse-prevention planning, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Committed to ethical, evidence-based social work practice promoting mental health and rehabilitation.

Psychiatric Social Work Trainee - Olive, An Institute of Mental Health

• Carried out psychiatric case documentation and psychiatric history-taking for patients in de-addiction and psychiatric care wards.
• Facilitated structured psychoeducation and group work sessions covering trigger identification, relapse warning signs, and emotional processing.
• Developed and delivered relapse-prevention education and family-dynamics-in-recovery sessions for patients and families.
• Maintained accurate, confidential clinical records in line with ethical practice standards.

Medical Social Work Trainee - MAGJ Hospital

• Conducted psychosocial assessments; provided emotional support and counselling to patients and families.
• Coordinated discharge planning and follow-up, facilitating access to welfare schemes for patients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams; maintained accurate case records and reports.

Counselor Trainee - Mindful Rejuvenation Alphonsa Hospital, Karukutty

• Assisted counsellors in psychiatric sessions; supported mental health assessments and psychoeducation.
• Maintained confidential client records in adherence to ethical standards.

Social Work Trainee - Rajagiri outREACH, Kochi

• Participated in community outreach, health awareness, and psychosocial interventions for vulnerable groups.

Social Work Practice Trainee - Mudakuzha Grama Panchayath

• Assisted in implementing welfare schemes; conducted community surveys and beneficiary assessments.

MSW - Medical & Psychiatric Social Work - St. Kuriakose College of Management and Science, Kuruppampady (MG University) (2024-01 - 2026-12)

B.Com - Finance & Taxation - Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor (MG University) (2020-01 - 2023-12)