Job Description

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Clinical & Psycho-Social Support

Conduct community-based psychiatric social work assessments for individuals and families.
Provide psycho education, supportive therapy, and individual/family counseling.
Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.
Facilitate continuity of care through regular follow-up and monitoring of clients.

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Community Engagement & Capacity Building

Implement mental health awareness and anti-stigma campaigns.
Conduct training programs for ASHAs, ANMs, Anganwadi workers, teachers, and other frontline workers.
Mobilize and facilitate the formation of peer support groups and community mental health volunteers.

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Rehabilitation & Social Integration

Coordinate rehabilitation plans for clients with severe mental illness, including vocational rehabilitation, disability benefits, and social inclusion.
Liaise with social welfare departments for disability certification, pension schemes, and housing.

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Networking & Advocacy

Collaborate with local NGOs, and other community stakeholders.
Advocate for mental health rights and inclusion of mental health in local development agendas.

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Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting

Maintain detailed case records, progress notes, and outcome tracking.
Prepare monthly reports, success stories, and programmatic updates.
* Contribute to impact assessments, research, and program evaluations.