Darsana Niranjan Email and Phone Number
Darsana Niranjan brings in a unique blend of expertise of more than 13 years in psychotherapy with renowned institutions in various capacities. Her uniqueness blends from healthcare, large corporations and academics. Starting her career as a resident psychiatric social worker, she moved on to become a clinical psychotherapist before becoming an academician on the subject of psychotherapy. In this journey she has counseled more than 15000+ patients. Her past association includes, Dr. Fernandez Home for Schizophrenia(DFHS), Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre(SRMC), Madras School of Social Work( MSSW) & Tamilnadu Institute of Labour Studies( TILS). Post maternity, she chose to be an independent practitioner. Currently, she is associated with two institutions including a corporate as a Behavioural Scientist. Academically, Darsana is an M.phil in Mental Health from the renowned Bharathiar University and has successfully completed counseling techniques from the National Institutes of Mental Health and Neuro Science (NIMHANS) Bengaluru. Further, she holds to her credit, certification on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) from Saint Petersburg State University, and certification on Positive Psychology and Mental Health from the University of Sydney. She was recently certified as an International Certified Career Coach from Mindler. Her specialties include counseling to - Family/Couple, on strained relationships, parenting, career counseling, medical counseling ( PCOD,Postpartum etc),post-trauma interventions, and group therapy.
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Ssd CoachNitte Meenakshi Institute Of TechnologyBengaluru, Ka, In -
Director- Mental WellnessGitham Consulting Jan 2024 - PresentBengaluru, Karnataka, India -
Behavioural ScientistIndependent Practitioner Jan 2019 - Present
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Visiting ProfessorMadras School Of Social Work (Mssw) Nov 2017 - Apr 2018Chennai Area, India -
LecturerTamil Nadu Institute Of Labour Studies Nov 2014 - Apr 2018Chennai Area, India• To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level in areas of Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Human Rights and Developmental Programs like Art of Communication, Power of Positive Thinking, How to Memorize things and other programs specifically designed for soft skill and any other module allocated by the Head of Department .• Advice and mentor on students’ development including choices relating to academic programs and career directions.• To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.• To develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate.• Develop systematic plan of lectures, conduct group discussions and case studies to enable in more realistic approach to the field of study.• Counsel students regarding individualized learning plans especially during examination time and potential placement opportunities.• Tutoring students who need extra help.• Provide counseling to students on life skills technique.• To participate in the administration of the department’s programs of study and other activities as requested.• To represent as subject matter expert for multiple academic orientations, university workshops, paper presentation and also been examiner for MSW students, viva voce for University of Madras -
Executive- Operation , Human Resource & CounselorHealthcare Global Feb 2013 - Sep 2014Chennai Area, IndiaOver all in charge of hospital and its function pertaining to day to day Operation, Administration, Guest relation (Both Domestic and International), International Marketing, and Human Resources. Conducted induction training program for any new employee and new consultant and there of facilitating the bio metric attendance registration. Conducted initial interview for various posts. Liaison between employee & management. Compilation of data related to attendance and leaves. Responsible for employee engagement activities. Conducted soft skill training program like health and hygiene, importance of proper communication both verbal and non verbal, how to handle clients to housekeeping and security personnel. Responsible for employee grievance handling and counseling. Maintaining retention and motivating employees. Conducted exit interview and process. Oversaw daily office operations for staff members. Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports for managers. Oversaw inventory and office supply purchases. Negotiated pricing with vendors regarding wholesale billing and marketing procedures. Scheduled surgeries for multiple surgeons and booked operating rooms. Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory of office supplies. Managed hundreds of accounts receivable accounts working directly with the Financial Management Office. Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, discrepancies and reconciliations. Planned and executed all aspects of office headquarter move. Prepared meeting minutes and memorandums for organizational support. Audited new customer files to verify medical necessity and satisfaction of coverage criteria. Contacted patients regarding unpaid and underpaid accounts to resolve any issues. Facilitated organized record retrieval and access by maintaining filing system for both in-house and discharged residents. -
Medical And Psychiatric Social WorkerSri Ramachandra Medical Centre Jun 2008 - Nov 2012Chennai Area, India• Provide counseling and supportive social work services to help the clients during their stay in the hospital.• Provide psychotherapy to the clients and their family members.• Develop and conduct group or family therapy sessions for the clients and their family members on regular basis.• Help the clients and their families to manage life crises due to acute or chronic medical conditions, and focus on improving their mental and physical well-being which is done by counseling, needs assessment and psychosocial assessments.• Provide special counseling for the HIV/AIDS effected clients and encourage them for their future planning.• Plans and coordinates in hospital transplant services, solicits organ donors and assists medical staff in organ retrieval for patients undergoing organ transplantation• Work together with other members of multidisciplinary team rounds (MDTR) of professionals working with client groups.• Conduct family therapy, group therapy for the clients and their family members on regular basis.• Provide psychosocial support to clients and their significant others in all steps of the rehabilitation process.• Coordinate with the medical practitioner to counsel the family members of brain dead client for organ donation.• Provide therapeutic intervention to assist clients in developing skills to deal with and resolve their social and personal problems.• Coordinate and conducted various medical camps in the villages (Community Programs).• Organize and attend events and exhibitions related to health as a part of awareness in schools, colleges and in communities (Preventive Measures).• Adheres to the rules and regulations of the organisation and assures that work performed is in keeping with the established standards of JCIA.• Conduct continuous client family education programs. -
Residential Psychiatric Social WorkerDr. Fernandez Home For Schizophrenia Jul 2007 - May 2008Chennai Area, India• Facilitate therapeutic group with clients affected with schizophrenia and their care givers.• Conduct group therapy for the clients affected with Schizophrenia. • Provide psycho therapy for the clients.• Conduct family therapy for the clients’ family or relative.• Conduct dance therapy for the schizophrenics.Assess the clients and their family affected with psychiatric illness.• Liaise between the psychiatrist, family members and clients.• Assist the medical practitioner at the time of therapeutic intervention.• Assist in the nursing and administration of the organization.• Motivate the schizophrenics to engage in activities like paper covering making, paper flower making, gardening.• Encourage the schizophrenics for activities of daily living.• Motivate the clients for their treatment and thereby providing support and care by maintaining their independence within the community.• Take case history of the client at the time of admission and document the same in the case record.• Rehabilitating the clients and put them back to the society.• Arrange for discharge planning for clients including the post hospital care.• Supervise the social work trainees for field work.
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Darsana Niranjan Education Details
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Union Grant Commission (Ugc)Social Work
Frequently Asked Questions about Darsana Niranjan
What company does Darsana Niranjan work for?
Darsana Niranjan works for Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology
What is Darsana Niranjan's role at the current company?
Darsana Niranjan's current role is SSD coach.
What schools did Darsana Niranjan attend?
Darsana Niranjan attended Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University, Union Grant Commission (Ugc).
What are some of Darsana Niranjan's interests?
Darsana Niranjan has interest in Clinical Intervention, Youth Affairs, Teaching, Soft Skill Training, Employee Welfare, Counseling, Employee Engagement Activities, Photography, Psychotherapy, Empowerment Of Women And Child.
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Darsana Niranjan has skills like Psychotherapy, Clinical Research, Social Services, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Healthcare Management, Team Management, Teaching, Counseling Psychology, Counseling, Operations Management.
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