Are you a qualified Psychiatric Social Worker with an M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work, dedicated to providing psychosocial support, family interventions, and community linkage for individuals facing mental health challenges? Are you skilled in remote service delivery and keen to offer your expertise through a leading telehealth platform in India? Mentalzon.com invites compassionate and proficient Psychiatric Social Workers to join our network and enhance mental health accessibility across the nation.

About Mentalzon.com:

Mentalzon.com is a premier digital platform in India, focused on connecting individuals with a wide range of qualified mental health and medical professionals. We believe in a holistic approach to mental well-being and recognize the crucial role of Psychiatric Social Workers in addressing the social, familial, and environmental factors impacting mental health. We provide a secure and accessible avenue for professionals to extend their reach and for clients to receive comprehensive support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Remote Psychosocial Services: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of individuals and their families to understand their social environment, support systems, stressors, and coping mechanisms via secure tele-platforms.
• Psychoeducation and Family Intervention: Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families/caregivers about mental health conditions, treatment adherence, coping strategies, and available resources. Facilitate remote family counselling and support sessions.
• Supportive Counselling and Case Management: Offer supportive counselling, problem-solving assistance, and crisis intervention (within the scope of tele-practice) to individuals and families. Develop and implement care plans, and manage cases effectively.
• Community Linkage and Resource Mobilization: Assist clients and their families in navigating and accessing social welfare schemes, disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation services, and other community-based resources relevant to their needs.
• Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Teams: Liaise and collaborate effectively (with client consent) with psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and holistic care.
• Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely case records and reports in compliance with professional ethics, the Mental Healthcare Act (MHCA), 2017, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023.
• Advocacy and Empowerment: Advocate for clients' rights, promote their social inclusion, and empower them to participate actively in their recovery journey.
• Ethical Practice: Adhere strictly to the code of ethics relevant to social work practice in mental health, and guidelines from professional bodies (e.g., Indian Society of Professional Social Work - ISPSW, if a member) and the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI, if registered).

Essential Requirements:

• Educational Qualification:
  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW / MA in Social Work) from a UGC-recognized university.
  • AND an M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work (full-time, 2 years) from an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and, ideally, by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
• Experience: Proven post-qualification (post M.Phil. PSW) experience in providing psychiatric social work services in diverse mental health settings (e.g., hospitals, clinics, community mental health programs, NGOs).
• RCI Registration: Current registration as a Psychiatric Social Worker with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is highly preferred and may be required for certain functions to align with the MHCA 2017 definition of a "Mental Health Professional." Please state your RCI registration status (CRR number if applicable).
• Legal & Ethical Knowledge: Sound understanding of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, principles of social work ethics in mental health, client rights, confidentiality, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
• Right to Work: Must possess the legal right to work on a self-employed basis within India.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in using telehealth platforms for consultations, digital record-keeping, and communication.
• Professional Environment: Access to a stable high-speed internet connection and a private, secure, and professional workspace suitable for confidential remote sessions.
• Core Competencies: Strong skills in psychosocial assessment, family assessment and intervention, supportive counselling techniques, case management, crisis intervention within a tele-context, knowledge of Indian social systems and welfare schemes, empathy, and cultural sensitivity relevant to diverse Indian populations.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and at least one major Indian regional language is essential. Proficiency in multiple regional languages is a strong asset.

Desirable Requirements:

• Life or Full Membership with the Indian Society of Professional Social Work (ISPSW) or other relevant professional social work associations.
• Specialized training or certification in specific therapeutic approaches relevant to social work (e.g., family therapy models, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care for social workers).
• Experience in developing and delivering psychoeducational modules or support groups remotely.
• Significant experience in tele-social work or remote mental health support roles.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance covering social work practice, including telehealth, in India.

Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Basis for Private Practice / Consultation):

• Autonomy and Flexibility: Structure your own work schedule, manage your client interactions, and focus on your areas of expertise within psychiatric social work.
• Work Remotely (India): Provide services from any suitable private and professional location within India.
• Private Service Fees: Establish your own competitive fees for consultation, counselling, and case management services.
  • Clients will typically pay privately. Services may sometimes be covered under specific NGO projects or corporate EAPs if you are empanelled.
  • (Typical private consultation rates for M.Phil. qualified Psychiatric Social Workers in India can range, for example, from INR ₹800 to ₹2000+ per session, based on experience and services offered).
• Platform Visibility: Connect with individuals, families, and organizations seeking specialized psychiatric social work services through Mentalzon.com.
• Focus on Client Support: Our platform facilitates connections, enabling you to dedicate more time to direct client work and support.

How to Join Mentalzon.com:

1. Register Your Profile: Sign up on Mentalzon.com. Create a detailed professional profile that includes your qualifications (MSW and M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work), RCI registration status (if applicable), areas of expertise, types of services offered, and relevant experience.
2. Submit Verification Documents: Upload clear copies of your Master's in Social Work degree, M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work degree, RCI registration certificate (if held), proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card), and details of professional indemnity insurance (if held).
3. Review and Verification: Our team will review your credentials to ensure they meet the required professional standards for Psychiatric Social Workers on our platform.
4. Set Up Your Practice: Upon successful verification, you'll be guided through setting up your online practice parameters, including your availability, service descriptions, and fee structure.
5. Engage with Clients: Begin offering your psychiatric social work services. You will manage all aspects of client engagement, intervention, and documentation according to professional ethics and legal requirements in India.

Why Partner with Mentalzon.com as a Psychiatric Social Worker?

• Expand Your Impact: Reach a wider range of individuals and families in need of psychiatric social work support across India.
• Flexible Practice Model: Enjoy the autonomy to manage your practice in a way that suits your professional and personal life.
• Professional Recognition: Be part of a platform that values the distinct and vital contributions of Psychiatric Social Workers to mental healthcare.
• Transparent Collaboration: Free registration to join. Any platform service fees associated with using Mentalzon.com will be clearly communicated.
• Enhance Mental Health Ecosystem: Contribute to a more comprehensive and accessible mental health support system in India.

If you are an M.Phil. qualified Psychiatric Social Worker in India, committed to ethical and impactful practice, and keen to utilize telehealth to provide your specialized services, we invite you to explore partnering with Mentalzon.com.

Note: An M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work is essential for this role. RCI registration is highly preferred to align with the standards for "Mental Health Professionals" under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. This opportunity is for self-employed professionals. You are responsible for ensuring your practice is fully compliant with all relevant Indian laws, professional ethics, data protection regulations (DPDP Act, 2023), and standards of social work practice in mental health.