Navya Saji

Postgraduate social worker specializing in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work with experience in community engagement, patient interaction, counselling support, group work activities, and documentation. Interested in mental health, rehabilitation, and community development.

CONCURRENT FIELDWORK - FISHERMEN'S COMMUNITY, FORT KOCHI - Fort Kochi

• Conducted Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
• Facilitated Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
• Conducted community needs assessment
• Developed community-based programmes using local resources
• Promoted community participation and engagement

BLOCK PLACEMENT TRAINEE - ACCEPT IRCA PUNNAPRA DE-ADDICTION CENTRE - Punnapra

• Conducted in-depth interviews and case history collection
• Maintained documentation and progress reports
• Conducted psychoeducation and awareness programmes on substance abuse

SOCIAL WORK TRAINEE - METRO MIND PSYCHIATRIC & DE-ADDICTION HOSPITAL - Kalamassery

Worked alongside psychiatrists and clinical psychologists. Observed mood disorder, psychosis, and behavioural issue assessments.

• Conducted Mental Status Examinations (MSE) and case history interviews
• Assisted in psychological assessments and psychiatric evaluations
• Participated in group therapy and ward rounds

SOCIAL WORK TRAINEE - RAJAGIRI OUTREACH - Kalamassery

• Participated in AIDS Control Office outreach activities
• Supported KRIPA Centre for differently-abled children
• Participated in REWILD farming and awareness campaigns
• Assisted in Kadamakkudy community visits and film festival activities
• Participated in Social Impact Assessment (SIA) awareness programmes
• Visited elderly daycare centres and children's summer camps
• Assisted in organizing children's summer camp activities

SOCIAL WORK TRAINEE - FATHER MULLER'S HOSPITAL - Mangalore

• Observed psychiatric and medical departments including OP, IP, and emergency care
• Assisted in case history collection and documentation
• Participated in psychoeducation sessions and ward rounds
• Observed family counselling and therapy planning
• Participated in occupational therapy and rehabilitation activities
• Worked with multidisciplinary mental health teams

SOCIAL WORK TRAINEE - KUSUMAGIRI MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE - Kakkanad

(2026-04)

• Observed psychiatric social work interventions and mental health care practices
• Assisted in occupational therapy and rehabilitation activities
• Interacted with psychotic and neurotic patients under supervision
• Participated in multidisciplinary mental health team activities
• Observed psychosocial assessment and therapeutic approaches
• Gained exposure to rehabilitation services and patient care management

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - Medical and Psychiatric Social Work - Bharata Mata School of Social Work, Thrikkakara (2024 - 2026)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY - Psychology - St. Teresa's College (2020 - 2023)