Master of Social Work (MSW) with Specialization in Medical & Psychiatry, Addictions & Mental Health
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Chiara Group of Institutions with specialization in Medical & Psychiatry, Addictions & Mental Health is a professionally designed postgraduate program that prepares students to become skilled mental health practitioners, psychiatric social workers, rehabilitation professionals, and community intervention specialists.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the demand for qualified mental health and psychosocial support professionals has significantly increased. This specialized MSW program equips students with the knowledge, clinical exposure, counselling competencies, and field-based experience required to address complex psychological, emotional, behavioural, and social challenges affecting individuals, families, and communities.
The curriculum integrates advanced learning in areas such as Psychiatric Social Work, Medical Social Work, Addiction Counselling, Community Mental Health, Rehabilitation Services, Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Assessment, Family Therapy, and Mental Health Advocacy. Students are trained to work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, healthcare professionals, rehabilitation teams, and social service organizations in multidisciplinary settings.
Course Duration
- 2 years
Eligibility
- Any equivalent degree
At Chiara Group of Institutions, the program emphasizes experiential learning through hospital postings, fieldwork training, case studies, community outreach programs, de-addiction centre exposure, research projects, and supervised internships. This practical approach helps students develop professional competence, empathy, communication skills, ethical practice, and evidence-based intervention strategies.
The specialization in Addictions & Mental Health particularly focuses on understanding substance abuse disorders, behavioural addictions, emotional trauma, stress-related conditions, and psychosocial rehabilitation. Students are trained to support individuals struggling with addiction and mental health conditions through counselling, recovery planning, rehabilitation support, and community reintegration programs.
Graduates of this program can pursue impactful careers in psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centres, NGOs, de-addiction clinics, healthcare institutions, schools, correctional facilities, counselling centres, community development organizations, and corporate wellness sectors.
The course also provides a strong academic and professional foundation for research, higher education, and advanced clinical practice in social work and mental health services. With its strong focus on compassion, professional excellence, and social responsibility, the MSW program at Chiara Group of Institutions aims to nurture socially committed professionals capable of transforming lives and contributing meaningfully to the field of mental health and community well-being.
