Mary Thankachan

Completed MSW (Counselling) from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (Final Result Awaited) with fieldwork experience in multispeciality hospital, psychiatric, child development, geriatric, and de-addiction settings. Skilled in psychosocial assessment, case history taking, Mental Status Examination (MSE), case documentation, psychoeducation, community program coordination, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Passionate about promoting mental health and providing ethical, person-centred psychosocial care.

Medical Social Work Intern - S.H. Medical Centre Multispeciality Hospital & Heart Institute - Kottayam

(2024 - 2024)

• Assisted in psychosocial assessment and patient support under professional supervision.
• Prepared case documentation and maintained confidential client records.
• Observed counselling sessions and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Gained exposure to Psychiatry, Oncology, Pediatrics, Dialysis, General Medicine, and Emergency services.
• Participated in discharge planning, referral services, and community follow-up activities.

Geriatric Social Work Intern - Grace Care Geriatric Training & Development Centre - Kottayam

(2024 - 2024)

• Assisted in psychosocial assessment of older adults.
• Supported caregiver interaction and geriatric care activities.
• Participated in community awareness and group activities.
• Maintained case documentation and observational records.
• Worked collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Psychiatric & Child Development Social Work Intern - Brainworks Child Development Centre & Neuro Psychiatric Centre

(2024 - 2024)

• Assisted in case history taking and Mental Status Examination (MSE).
• Observed psychiatric consultations and behavioural assessments.
• Participated in psychoeducation sessions for children and caregivers.
• Gained exposure to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities, and other mental health conditions.
• Assisted with case documentation and report preparation.
• Worked alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers.

Addiction Social Work Intern - Total Response To Alcohol And Drug Abuse (TRADA IRCA)

(2024 - 2024)

• Assisted in case history taking, MSE, and case documentation.
• Participated in psychoeducation sessions and group activities.
• Supported community awareness programs on substance use and recovery.
• Participated in rehabilitation activities and recovery-focused interventions.
• Delivered a presentation on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT).
• Observed multidisciplinary approaches to addiction treatment and relapse prevention.

Master of Social Work (MSW) - Counselling - Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (2024-01 - 2026-07)

Certification - SAP Finance & Controlling - NICT Computer Centre (2022-04 - 2022-09)

Bachelor of Arts - Economics - Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women (2017-03 - 2021-03)

Higher Secondary (12th Grade) - Humanities - Govt.Higher Secondary School Arpookara (2015 - 2017)