Sanket Shende

Dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with a Master of Social Work (Medical & Psychiatric) and practical experience in psychiatric rehabilitation, counseling, NGO coordination, community outreach, and deaddiction support services. Skilled in psychosocial counseling, case documentation, rehabilitation planning, awareness program management, and multidisciplinary coordination. Strong ability to work with vulnerable individuals and families while maintaining professionalism, empathy, and effective communication.

Medical Social Worker - Nirman Psychiatric Nursing Rehabilitation and Deaddiction Center - Pune

(2025-02)

• Providing psychosocial counseling and emotional support to psychiatric and deaddiction patients.
• Assisting in rehabilitation planning, relapse prevention, and social reintegration.
• Maintaining patient case histories, treatment progress notes, and rehabilitation documentation.
• Coordinating with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and healthcare staff for holistic patient care.
• Conducting family counseling and awareness sessions to strengthen post-discharge support.
• Supporting patients in improving coping skills, emotional stability, and social functioning.

Education Counselor - Talestar Educair Pvt. Ltd. - Wardha

(2024-01 - 2024-03)

• Conducted career guidance sessions and educational awareness presentations for students.
• Provided one-on-one counseling regarding academic planning and career opportunities.
• Assisted students in identifying educational challenges and suitable learning pathways.
• Maintained professional communication with students, parents, and educational institutions.

Field Coordinator - Sevarth Foundation - Wardha

(2019-12 - 2021-01)

• Coordinated NGO-led social welfare activities, health camps, awareness drives, and rural outreach programs.
• Managed field operations, volunteer coordination, and community engagement activities.
• Organized public awareness initiatives related to health, social welfare, and community development.
• Prepared field reports, maintained project documentation, and monitored activity implementation.
• Collaborated with team members to resolve field-level challenges and ensure smooth execution of programs.
• Appreciated for discipline, dedication, and effective coordination during assigned projects.

Social Work Intern – Medical & Rural Fieldwork - MGM Hospital Orthopedic Ward & Rural Regions

(2022 - 2022)

• Counseled patients and maintained hospital case records during field placement.
• Participated in awareness campaigns related to health, hygiene, and government welfare schemes.
• Promoted schemes such as Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana and PMFBY.
• Conducted street plays and community activities addressing rural and agricultural issues.

Master of Social Work - Medical & Psychiatric - Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya (2021 - 2023)

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work - Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya (2018 - 2021)

Higher Secondary Certificate - New Arts, Commerce & Science College (2015 - 2017)

Secondary School Certificate - Lok Maha Vidyalaya (2013 - 2015)