Department of Psychiatric Social Work

Certificate Course in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Aftercare

Information

The Department of Psychiatric Social Work conducts a ‘Certificate Course in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Aftercare’. In 2018 the department started an M. Phil in Psychiatric Social Work course affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik. The department has psycho-social rehabilitation day care services with the pre-primary vocational therapy unit. The department conducts various psychosocial interventions such as psycho-education, supportive counselling, motivational enhancement therapy and activity scheduling at the individual level and also in group sessions. Marital & family counselling, family therapy, social skills training, psychodrama and music therapy are also provided. Various awareness programs and community orientation programs are also organized at the community level. The department also liaisons with various Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) for their outreach programs to spread awareness about mental health in the community.

Academic Courses

M. Phil in Psychiatric Social Work

Duration

2 years (full time)

Intake Capacity

8 students per academic year

Academic Courses

Certificate Course in Post Treatment Care and Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Aim

This is a fulltime intensive clinical training course providing opportunities for appropriate practicum and apprenticeship experiences to develop an understanding of comprehenssive psychiatric care with psycho social perspective.

Eligibility

2 years full time MSW/ M.A. in /in Social Work from a recognized University securing not less than 55% marks in aggregate of the master’s degree as a whole. For SC/ST/OBC category, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate is essential as per the rules of Government of India.

Objectives

  1. Working on Case History Taking and diagnosis of the mental disorders
  2. Assessment of psychosocial problems and plan for psychosocial interventions
  3. Counseling Patients and Family members
  4. Working with groups through Group Psychotherapy
  5. Psycho education for Individuals, Families and Groups
  6. Working with couples through Marital therapy
  7. Working with families through various approaches of Family Therapy

  1. Psychosocial Rehabilitation of persons with Chronic Mental Illness
  2. Extending services for Community Mental Health for promotive and preventive aspects of mental health problems.
  3. Psychosocial care in Disaster Mental Health
  4. Make Home visits as part of treatment process
  5. Undertake research activities in the areas of psychiatric social work
  6. Preparing documentation in field of psychiatric social work
  7. Awareness of legal and administrative issues involved in psychiatric social work

Certificate Course in Post Treatment Care and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

Information

The Department of Psychiatric Social Work conducts a ‘Certificate Course in Post Treatment Care and Psychosocial Rehabilitation’. In 2018 the department has started M. Phil in Psychiatric Social Work course affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. The department has psycho-social rehabilitation day care center with the pre-primary vocational therapy unit. The department also conducts various psychosocial interventions such as psycho-education, supportive counselling, motivational enhancement therapy and activity scheduling at the individual and group level. Marital and family counselling, family therapy, social skills training, psychodrama and music therapy are also provided. Various awareness programs and community orientation programs are also organized at the community level. The department also liaises with various Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) for their outreach programs to spread awareness about mental health in the community.

Aim

The course is designed to develop an understanding of the assessment, counselling and therapeutic interventions with adequate knowledge base for psycho-social rehabilitation of mentally ill patients .

Objectives

  1. To educate and train students in the field of psychosocial rehabilitation.
  2. To develop knowledge, skills and attitude to work with individuals, groups and communities, facing the problems of acute and chronic mental illness.
  3. To develop the students' skills in assessment, counselling and therapeutic interventions with adequate knowledge base.
  4. To enable the interdisciplinary collaboration for provision of services and issues related to persons with disabilities.
  5. To provide students with opportunities for personal development.

Duration

1 year (full time) + 3 months internship

Eligibility

MSW / M.A. in Social Work or Psychology

Intake Capacity

12 students per academic year



Faculty

Name Dr. Praful Prabhuappa Kapse
Designation Assistant Professor and Head of Department
Mobile 9030181220
Email Id kapse.praful@gmail.com
Area of Interest Community Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Mental Hygiene, Prevention and Promotion of Mental Health, Stress Management, De-addiction, Anxiety spectrum Disorders, Caregivers support Services, evidence-based research and psychosocial interventions. Psychosocial aspects in children in difficult circumstances, psychosocial care in disaster situations.
Academic Credentials 1) Ph. D. in Psychiatric Social Work from Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences (RINPAS), Kanke Ranchi. Jharkhand affiliated to Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand
2) Master of Philosophy in Psychiatric Social Work – from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangaluru Karnataka
3) Masters in Social Work – Specialization (Medical and Psychiatric Social Work) from Walchand College of Arts and Sciences (WACS), affiliated to Solapur University, Solapur, Maharashatra.
4) Bachelor in Social Work from Mahatma Basweshwar College, Latur affiliated to Swami Ramanand Tirth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra.
Publications 1) Shahid E., Arif A., Mamta S. Praful K., Manisha K. (2012). The impact of psychiatric disorder on family of male and female psychiatric patients in India: A comparative study. The Orrisa Journal of Psychiatry, (1) 17-24.
2) Praful K., Bhupendra S., Manisha K., Amoolranjan S. (2013) Life Satisfaction among Homosexuals in India. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, (4) 534-536.
3) Praful K. Sandeep Jagdale, Channveer Mathapati. (2013). Problem-solving dialogical Interventions to resolve psychosocial problems of excluded youths: a life skill approach. Orrisa Journal of Psychiatry. 1(1) 61-67.
4) Praful K., Shahid E., Bhupendra S., Manisha K. (2014). Incident of violence by persons with schizophrenia: impact on female and male caregivers. Innovations in Women Empowerment: Social Work Perspective January 2014(pp. 85-107). Bijapur, Prasaranga KSWU, Bijapur.
5) Kapse P. P. & Nirmala BP (2015). Efficacy of Social Skills Training among Persons with Schizophrenia. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Vol 20(1) 45-50.
6) Kapse P. P. and Manisha Kiran (2018) Brief Psychoeducation for caregivers of Persons with First Episode Psychosis. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing. 9(1) 33-37.
7) Kapse PP, Kiran M. Psychosocial needs of the families with a person with first episode psychosis. Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work 2019;10(1):56-61.
8) Prashant Shrivastava, Shahid Iqbal, Manisha Kiran, Pradeep Kumar, Praful Kumar, Sujit Kumar Mishra, Amool Ranjan Singh Personality Traits and Problem-Solving Ability among Mentally Ill Offenders
9) Shrikant Pawar, Kapse PP., Manisha Kiran (2016) Incidence of Violence and Quality of life on spouses with alcohol dependence individuals. Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Innovation. 3(16) 15-20.
10) Upendra Singh, Sweta, Praful Kapse, Vikash Ranjan Sharma, Bhupendra Singh. Female with schizophrenia and troubles of Caregiver. Eastern Journal of Psychiatry. Vol 20, No 1: January-June 2017
11) Bhupendra S., Praful K., Kamlesh K. S., Rajiv G. (2014). The difficulties of female sex workers. In Proceedings of the 32nd Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work, Bijapur, Karantaka, 20-22 January 2014(pp. 221-237). Bijapur, Prasaranga KSWU, Bijapur.
12) Rishi P., Joynal A. B., Praful K., Manisha K. (2014). Self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress among adolescent girls with congenital visual impairement. In Proceedings of the 32nd Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work, Bijapur, Karantaka, 20-22 January 2014(pp. 209-220). Bijapur, Prasaranga KSWU, Bijapur.
13) Bhupendra S., Praful K., Kamlesh K. S., Rajiv G. (2014). The difficulties of female sex workers. In Proceedings of the 32nd Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work, Bijapur, Karantaka, 20-22 January 2014(pp. 221-237). Bijapur, Prasaranga KSWU, Bijapur.
14) Bhupendra Singh, Kapse P. P., Shahid Eqbal, Amool Ranjan Singh (2013). Depression, anxiety and stress scale: Reliability and Validity of Hindi Adaptation. International Journal of Education and Management studies. 3(4), 446-449.
15) Hansda, NM, Singh U, Kapse PP, Kiran, M. Supernatural Attitude and Mental Health Practices among the Tribal with Special Reference to Jharkhand. Indian J Psychiatr Soc Work 2021; 12(2):90-5.
16) Kapse PP, Bhupendra Singh, Sweta, Upendra Singh. Farmers Distress during the Covid-19 Lockdown: Psychosocial Response. South Asian Journal of Participative Development 2022; 22(1):11-25.
17) U. Vindya, Sunayana Swain, Praful Kapse, Nachiket Sule. Farmers Suicide and Psychosocial Intervention. Psychology and Developing Societies 2022; 34(1) 104-124.
18) Sweta, Singh B, Kapse PP, Jha N, Singh U. Psychiatric manifestation and occurrence of violence toward caregivers. Indian J Soc Psychiatry 38(1):p 93-98, Jan–Mar 2022.
Awards and Honors 1) Dr. G S. Uday Kumar Memorial Best Paper Award in Family related Issues at 33rd Annual National Conference of ISPSW, at Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur January 2014.
2) Qualified National Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor conducted by UGC December 2012.
3) Secured Scholarship for Ph. D. in Psychiatric Social Work, from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand.
4) Secured Scholarship for M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work, From Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Professional Experience 1) Mental Health Specialist at Tata Trusts (August 2014 – 14 March 2023)
  • Lead program implementation of Community based mental health program in Vidharba.
  • Psychosocial interventions for person with mental illness.
  • Training and capacity building of stakeholders in community institutions.
  • Program planning and management.
  • Monitoring and support programs and implementation.
  • Grant Management, networking with government and other key stakeholders.
  • Communication with internal and external key stakeholders involved.
  • Training and Capacity building of Staff involved.
2) Ph.D. Scholar – Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences, (RINPAS), Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand (May-2012 to April-2014)
  • Out-patient and In-patient Clinical Services.
  • Conducting Research.
  • Involved in training and monitoring of M. Phil. Trainees.
  • Assisting in organizing conferences, workshop, symposia.
3) M. Phil. Scholar National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, (NIMHANS) Bangaluru, Karnataka (May-2009 to April-2011)
  • Providing Psychosocial Services as part of supervised training in various psychiatric Units – Adult Psychiatry, De-addiction Psychiatry, Family Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Behavioral Medicine, Community Psychiatry, Psychiatric and Neuro Rehabilitation.
  • Special Training in Neurology, Neurosurgery Department and Emergency.
4) Program Manager – Kumarswami Bahuudeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha (KBSS) Latur Maharashtra (June-2008 to April - 2009)
  • Identifying Children Living With HIV/AIDS.
  • Providing Psychosocial Care and Support.
  • Field level monitoring and evaluation.
  • Networking with NGOs.
Professional Membership Life Member and Joint Secretary of Indian Society of Professional Social Work.
Name Mr.Shrikant Shivaji Pawar
Designation Assistant Professor
Mobile 9881430374
Email Id shrikant.pawar55@gmail.com
UG B.Com. D.G. Collgae of Commerce Satara Shivaji University Kolhapur 2009
Post Graduation M.S.W. YCSSW Jakatwadi Satara Shivaji University Kolhapur 2012
Post Post Graduation M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social work RINPAS Kanke Ranchi Jh Ranchi University Ranchi Jh 2015
Experience 6 years
Publications "1)Pawar S, Kapse P, Kiran M. Incidences of Violence and Quality of Life of Spouses with Alcohol Dependence Individuals.
2)Pawar SS, Kiran M, Singh AR. Social support problem solving and self esteem among individuals with alcohol dependence syndrome. Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work. 2017 Aug 26;8(2):23-7.
3) Pawar S, Abhivant N. Effects of Strength Based Supportiv and Coping among Persons with Al. Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work. 2018;9(2):75-81.
4) Pawar SS, Joseph S, Kiran M, Sahu KK. Impact of family intervention on self-esteem and well-being for individuals with alcohol dependence. Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work. 2020 Feb 24;11(1):31-5. "
Awards and Honours Editor board member of Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work
Other Information "University Approved Guide- M.Phil. In Psychiatric Social work - Recognition Date - 11/01/2018 Pursuing Ph. D. Social Work from Shivaji University of Kolhapur."
Name Ms.Ashwini Jagannath Dhembare
Designation Assistant Professor
Mobile 7219458199
Email Id ashupushpa99@gmail.com
UG B.A SG collage of Arts Malshiras, Solapaur Solapaur University Solapaur 2010
Post Graduation MSW YCSSW Jakatwadi Satara Shivaji University Kolhapur 2012
Post Post Graduation M.Phil Psychiatric Social work RINPAS Kanke Ranchi Jh Ranchi University Ranchi Jh 2015
Experience 1 year 7 months
Publications "1) Ashwini D. MdSameer K. Comparative study of marital adjustment spouses of person with alcohol dependence syndrome and spouses of person who do not abuse alcohol. Glolbal Jouranl for Research analysis. VOLUME - 9, ISSUE - 7, JULY - 2020.
2) Dhebare A. Sameer K, Manisha K. Comparative study of coping between spouses of person with alcohol dependence syndrome and spouses of persons who do not abuse alcohol. Glolbal Jouranl for Research analysis, VOLUME - 9, ISSUE - 11, November - 2020."
Other Information "University Approved Guide- M.Phil. In Psychiatric Social work - Recognition Date - 8/17/2020 Pursuing Ph. D. Social Work from Shivaji University of Kolhapur."
Name Mr.Narendra Ramchandra Sale
Designation Psychiatric Social Worker
Mobile 9325315362
Email Id narenrs2015@gmail.com
UG B.Sc. Chemistry SCSM, Shrigonda, Ahmednagar University of Pune 1997
Post Graduation MSW CSRD, ISWR, Ahmednagar University of Pune 2000
Post Post Graduation M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work MIMH, Pune MUHS, Nashik 2020
Other SET qualified in 2009
Experience 20 Years
MIMH no. years exp. 16 Years
Other Information After Care and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Course passed in 2002 at MIMH, Pune
Name Mr.Subhash Kamble
Designation Rehabilitation Assistant
Mobile 9921179639
Email Id s9921179639@gmail.com
UG B.A. Psychology BPH Ahmednagar College University of Pune 2007
Post Graduation M.A. Psychology New Arts College of Ahmednagar University of Pune 2009
Other Certificate Course in Post Treatment Care and Psychosocial Rehabilitation - 2020 - MIMH, Pune
Experience 8 months
Awards and Honours State Level Half Marathon - 1st Place - 2007
Name Mr.Upendra Singh
Designation Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatric Social Work
Mobile 9598633838
Email Id pswupendra@gmail.com
UG B.A.
Post Graduation MSW
Other Conducting workshops/ conducting Symposium / Resource person of CRE/External Examiner in M Phil Exams
Experience 9 years 2 months
Publication 35 publication in Index journal (both national and international)
Clinical Services 1. Psychosocial assessment
2. Individual Psychotherapy
3. Family Therapy and Family Intervention
4. Clinical Supervision and Practice Innovation of M Phil scholars
5. Conduct Disability assessment of chronic mental illness
6. Supervised Disability Certification Procedure and facilities utilization for Individuals with Mental illness.
Teaching 1. Teaching and monitoring of M Phil Scholars
2. Impart Advance Theoretical and Clinical Understanding
3. Enhance Professional and ethical understanding of M Phil scholars
4. Conducting workshops
5. Attending and Organizing conferences
Articles
  1. Sweta, Singh, U., & Das, B. (2016). Executive Functioning Skills in School Children. International Journal of Enhanced Research in Medicines & Dental Care, ISSN: 2349-1590, Vol. 3(3).
  2. Singh, U., Sweta, & Kiran, M. (2017). Effectiveness of supportive therapy on quality of life among persons with chronic schizophrenia: A randomized control trial. Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work, 8(1), 21–7.
  3. Singh, U., & Sweta. (2017). A Study of Awareness towards Intellectual Disability among College Students. Delhi Psychiatry Journal, 20(1).
  4. Singh, U., Sweta, & Kiran, M. (2017). Efficacy of occupational therapy with supportive techniques on social and occupational functioning among persons with schizophrenia. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 21(1), 67–74.
  5. Sweta, Singh, U., & Singh, B. (2017). Mindfulness and Mindfulness Based Psychotherapies. International Journal of Psychosocial Research, 7(2).
  6. Singh, U., Singh, B., & Sweta. (2018). Assessment and Management of Socio-Occupational Functioning of Individuals with Chronic Schizophrenia: Effect of Social Skills Training. Journal of Psychosocial Research, 13(1), 249–258.
  7. Singh, U., Sweta, Kapse, P., Sharma, V. R., & Singh, B. (2018). Female with schizophrenia and troubles of caregiver. Eastern Journal of Psychiatry, 20(1).
  8. Singh, U., Sweta, & Singh, B. (2018). Occupational Therapy and Supportive Therapy on Socio-Occupational Functioning and Self-Esteem of Individuals with Schizophrenia. Delhi Psychiatry Journal, 21(2).
  9. Singh, U., & Sweta. (2019). Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Substance Abuse and Depression: A Case Study. Int Arch Subst Abuse Rehabil, 1:004.
  10. Singh, U., Sweta, & Kiran, M. (2019). A Journey Back to Home: Reintegrating and Rehabilitating of an Unknown. Journal of Psychosocial Research, 14(2).
  11. Singh, U., Singh, B., & Sweta. (2020). Intellectual Disability and its Association with Caregivers' Burden at Sasaram. Int J Cogn Behav, 3:005.
  12. Upadhyay, R., Sweta, Singh, B., & Singh, U. (2020). Psychological Impact of Quarantine Period on Asymptomatic Individuals with COVID-19. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 100061.
  13. Sharma, R., Singh, U., & Chakraborty, S. (2020). Mental Health: The Cat is Out of the Bag! International Journal of Indian Psychology, 8(2), 565–569.
  14. Singh, M., Singh, U., & Kiran, M. (2020). Ways of coping and problem-solving in individuals with bipolar affective disorder: A gender comparison. International Journal of Psychiatry Research, 2(2), 1–4.
  15. Jha, N., Panot, A. H., & Singh, U. (2020). Awareness about Gynecological Cancers amongst Tribal Females. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care, 5(2), 113–118.
  16. Singh, B., Singh, P., Singh, U., Jangid, P., & Gupta, R. (2020). Students’ Perceived Stress and Internet Addiction During the Lockdown in India. Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry, 14(1), 30–34.
  17. Ahmed, R., Jha, N., & Singh, U. (2021). Mental Health Literacy in Community Setting: A Descriptive Study. National Journal of Professional Social Work, 30–37.
  18. Yadav, D., Sweta, & Singh, U. (2021). A Comparative Study of Common Factors Restricting Seeking Professional Psychiatric Help in Mental Illness in Rural and Urban Areas. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 9(3), 397–402.
  19. Singh, B., Singh, U., Gupta, R., & Singh, P. (2021). Brief Family Intervention for Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia. Indian Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 24(1), 38–47.
  20. Singh, M., Singh, U., Patel, J.S., & Kiran, M. (2021). A Gender-Based Comparative Study of Ways of Coping and Family Environment of Individuals with Bipolar Affective Disorder. Delhi Psychiatry Journal, 24(1), 22–26.
  21. Hansda, N. M., Singh, U., Kapse, P. P., & Kiran, M. (2021). Supernatural Attitude and Mental Health Practices among the Tribal with Special Reference to Jharkhand. Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work, 12(2), 90–95.
  22. Bhowmick, I., Sil, I. B., Singh, U., & Saha, P. K. (2021). Stressful Life Events on Coping Mechanism Among Women with Dissociative Disorder. Telangana Journal of Psychiatry, 7(2), 109.
  23. Dahuja, S., Singh, U., & Beniwal, R. P. (2022). Assessment of Social Functioning, Quality of Life, and Social Support in Persons with Schizophrenia: A Gender Difference. Archives of Mental Health, 0;0:0.
  24. Kapse, P., Singh, B., Sweta, & Singh, U. (2022). Farmers' Distress During the COVID-19 Lockdown: Psychosocial Response. South Asian Journal of Participative Development, 22(1), 11–25.
  25. Sweta, Singh, B., Kapse, P. P., Jha, N., & Singh, U. (2022). Psychiatric Manifestation and Occurrence of Violence Toward Caregivers. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry, 38(1), 93.
  26. Singh, S. K., Sweta, & Singh, U. (2022). Perceived Social Support and Quality of Life Among Persons with Bipolar Affective Disorders and Alcohol Dependence: A Comparative Study. Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work, 81–86.
  27. Singh, S. K., Sweta, & Singh, U. (2023). Support System Affecting Socio-Occupational Skills and Coping Strategies in Persons with Bipolar Affective Disorder and Alcohol Dependence Syndrome. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 14(2), 21–26.
  28. Ahmed, R., Srivastava, M. K., & Singh, U. (2024). Impact of Social Network Therapy on Family Resilience and Well-being Among Spouses of Individuals with Alcohol-Dependence Syndrome. Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry, 18(1), 9–12.
  29. Singh, S. K., Upadhyay, R., Singh, U., & Chakraborty, S. (2024). COVID-19 Pandemic and Psychological Health of Migrant Workers in India. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 15(1).