Psychiatric Social Worker

Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker (Community Mental Health Program)
Location: Anekal, Bangalore
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role:
OBLF is looking for an experienced Psychiatric Social Worker with at least 5 years of experience in community mental health to join our team. The successful candidate will play a dual role by providing psychological counseling and assessments for individuals in need, while also taking on responsibilities in program coordination and implementation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Case Identification & Psychosocial Support

• Identify individuals with common and severe mental disorders through community outreach and program referrals.

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, including evaluating family, social, and economic factors affecting the individual’s mental health.

• Provide basic counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing emotional support to patients and caregivers.

• Facilitate adherence to treatment plans and monitor patient progress through home visits and follow-up calls.

2. Care Coordination & Referral

• Link patients to appropriate mental health services at PHCs, taluk hospitals, or other healthcare facilities.

• Coordinate with clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals for comprehensive care.

• Support patients in accessing government schemes, disability benefits, and social welfare programs.

3. Community Engagement

• Organize and facilitate community awareness sessions on mental health, stigma reduction, and caregiver support.

• Mobilize local networks, self-help groups, and community leaders to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with mental illness.

4. Capacity Building of Field Staff

• Train and mentor community health workers, animators, and volunteers on early identification, basic counseling skills, and referral processes.

• Provide supportive supervision to frontline staff to ensure quality and consistency in community-level interventions.

5. Program Implementation & Monitoring

• Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring mental health program activities within the assigned area.

• Maintain detailed case records and ensure data quality for program reporting.

• Participate in case review meetings and program evaluations to inform improvements in service delivery.

6. Stakeholder Liaison

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local health authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

• Represent the program in community meetings, health camps, and multi-stakeholder forums.

Required Qualifications:

• MSW (Psychiatry)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mental health service delivery, preferably in community or primary healthcare settings.
• Strong training and facilitation skills.

Working proficiency in Kannada and Hindi.

• Strong documentation skills.
• Strong organisational, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Good in using Microsoft Office applications (MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel)

Remuneration – Salary offered will be in the range of INR 60,000, based on experience

*Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

*Apply Before 15th September 2025.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter with a clear subject “Clinical Psychologist OBLF” to [email protected] and cc to [email protected], [email protected] . Please include references or examples of past program coordination roles, if applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹60,000.00 per month

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person