This resume is for Jitendra Shyamsundar Gandhi, who has over 9 years of experience in social work. He has a BSW, MSW, M.Phil, and PhD in social work. His areas of specialization include mental health, family therapy, counseling, and psychotherapy. He has worked as a counselor and lecturer and is currently an assistant professor. He has published 17 research articles and book chapters and has one published book. He has also presented papers at several national conferences.

1. Mr. Jitendra Shyamsundar Gandhi
(B.S.W, PGCCACR, M.S.W, M. Phil)
Mob: 09226714550
e-mail: jg1979@rediffmail.com
Resume
Career Objective: Want to be a key team member in the field of professional Social work.
Areas of Specialization: Qualified as well as experienced in the field of mental health. The areas of
my experience includes family therapy, Counseling, Psychotherapy, marital therapy, School mental
health intervention, Supportive therapy, Psycho-Social Rehabilitation, Psycho-Social Assessment,
Assessment of adult and child Psychiatric issues, Behavioral Modification, Psycho-education and
ResearchandTrainingin Social workeducation.
Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification University Year of
Passing
Percentage
Bachelor of Social-Work (B.S.W) Amravati University 2000 61%
One year Post-Graduate Certificate
Course in After Care and
PsychosocialRehabilitation of
Mentally ill patient (PGCACR)
Maharashtra Institute of
Mental Health, Pune
2001 60%
Master of Social-Work (M.S.W)
(Medical and Psychiatric Social
Work specialization)
University of Pune 2003 65%
State Eligibility Test for
Lecturer ship (S.E.T)
University of Pune 2006 Qualified
M. Phil (Social-Work)
(Human Resource Management )
Bharathi Vidyapeeth
University, Pune
2008 65%
Ph. D (Social Work) University of Pune 2015 Awarded

2. Professional Experience:Totalyears of Professional Experience: more than nine years
 Started professional career with National AIDS Research Institute (NARI), Pune, Maharashtra
(India) as a Counselor from 2003 to 2005 for IAVI (International AIDS Vaccine Initiative)
project.
 Worked with Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health, Pune, Maharashtra (India) as a
Lecturer in Psychiatric Social-Workfrom2005 to 2009.
 Currently working at Department of Social Work, Walchand Collage of Art’s and Science,
Solapur,Maharashtra(India) as anAssistantProfessor sinceJune 1st 2009.
PublishedResearchArticles:
1. “Elementary School Counseling: The New Edge of Psychiatric Social work” Published in
Journal of School Social Work,Chennai , India (ISSN:09763759) September 2010.
2. “Post-Disaster Psychological Intervention” Published in Journal of School Social Work,
Chennai, India (ISSN:09763759) February 2011.
3. “Eradication of Child Labour in India: A Proposed Framework for Multi-Sectoral
Intervention” Published in Ashwattha, YASHADA, Pune, (ISSN: 09763740) June 2011.
4. “Juvinile Delinquency: Causes and Correction” Published in Journal of School Social Work,
Chennai , India (ISSN:09763759) February 2011, Nov2011
5. “Right to Education in India: Some Concerns about Achievability of Goals and
Objectives”,Published in Ashwattha, YASHADA, Pune, (ISSN: 09763740) December 2011.
6. “CHILDLINE:1098: Deserving for Children”, Published in Samaja Karyada Hejjealu (Social
Work- Foot Prints) Journal, Bangaluru, January 2012 (Volume- II, Issue- 2) (ISSN:
22308830).
7. “Childhood in India: A Human Right Perspective”, Published in book edited by edited by:
Dr. Nisha Waghmare, Mr. Sandeep Jagdale and Jitendra Gandhi) entitled
”Human Rights & Social Exclusion in Globalized India” published by Manas publishers and
distributors, Jaipur (India) ISBN-978-81-921743-7-2.
8. “Strengthening Community Based Rehabilitation of Person with Disabilities” Published
in Ashwattha, YASHADA, Pune, (ISSN: 09763740)
9. “Beyond the Prescription Pad: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) in Psychiatry: An
Urgent need” Published in Perspectives in Social Work , College of Social Work, Nirmala
Niketan, Mumbai (ISSN: 09745114) April 2011.
10. “Dynamics in Decentralized Educational Governance System”, Co-author, Published in
book edited by Dr. B.T.Lawani and Dr. Jagdish Jadhav entitled “ Quality Concern in Higher
Education” publishedbyCSRD,Pune.
11. “Barrier free supervision in field work: An urgent need in Social work education in
India” Published in Samaja Karyada Hejjealu (Social Work- Foot Prints) Journal, Bangaluru,
July 2012 (ISSN: 22308830).

3. 12. “Effective Welfare Administration: Need for Partinership between GOs and NGOs”,
Published in Ashwattha, YASHADA, Pune (ISSN: 09763740) September 2012.
13. “Quality of Marital Life of the passive suffers Living with Individual with Alcohol
Addiction” Published in Perspectives in Social Work , College of Social Work, Nirmala
Niketan, Mumbai (ISSN: 09745114) April 2012.
14. “Building Resilience in the Families Living with Individual with an Alcohol Addiction:
Strengthening Family Support in Key to Success” Published in Samaja Karyada Hejjealu
(Social Work- FootPrints) Journal, Bangaluru, August 2013 (Volume- III, Issue No- 8) (ISSN:
22308830).
15. “Barrier free supervision in field work: An urgent need in Social work education in
India” in conference proceedings of All India Conference on The profession of Social Work: At
the cross-roads, organized by Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 23-
14 Feb2012.
16. “ Generating Indigenous Knowledge for Social Work through Participatory Approach:
An Innovative Framework” published in ‘ Social Work Education and Practice in India-
Innovations and Interventions’ (Eds. by Jitendra Gandhi and Mahesh Chougule) Published by
Center for Social Research and Development, Pune (India) ISBN- 978-81-910455-2-9, Sept.
2013
17. “Shifting Social Work Intervention from Client Center to Passive Suffers: An outcome of
Social Work Research” published in ‘ Social Work Education and Practice in India-
Innovations and Interventions’ (Eds. by Jitendra Gandhi and Mahesh Chougule) Published by
Center for Social Research and Development, Pune (India) ISBN-978-81-910455-2-9, Sept.
2013
18. “Strengthening Social Sciences Through Mathematical Applications” published in
Mathematics for all Sciences (Eds. N.I.Dhansheeti and Dr. S.K.Murumkar)Published by
Wizcraft Publication,Solapur(India) ISBN-978-93-83183-27-2December2013.
19. “Eradication of Dilemmas in Field Work Practices:An Urgent Need in Social Work
Education” published in Prepositioning Professional Social Work Education and Practice
(Eds. Zubair Meenai) published by Bloomsbury India, New Delhi ISBN 978-93-82951-24-7.
2013.
BookPublished:
(1)Title of the book ‘Human Rights & Social Exclusion in Globalized India’ (Edited by: Dr. Nisha
Waghmare, Mr. Sandeep Jagdale and Jitendra Gandhi) published by Manas publishers and
distributors, Jaipur (India) ISBN-978-81-921743-7-2.
(2) Title of the book ‘ Social Work Education and Practice in India- Innovations and
Interventions’ (Edited by Jitendra Gandhi and Mahesh Chougule) Published by Center for Social
Research and Development, Pune (India) ISBN-

4. BookReviewPublication:
(1) Mental Disorderand MentalHealth Policy (A Socialperspective)
Author: Prof. R.K.Upadhayay and Dr. Sandhya, Published in Samaja Karyada Hejjealu (Social
Work-Foot Prints) Journal, Bangaluru, June 2011 (ISSN: 22308830).
PresentedPapers:
1. Presented paper on “Psychiatry and Human Rights” in National Seminar sponsored by UGC
at S.B.Arts and K.C.P Science College, Bijapur, Karnataka (India)
2. Presented paper entitled “Religious Roots of Professional Social Work: Tents and Philosophy”
in International Conference on “ Religion, Spirituality and Social Work: Exploring
Connections organized by CSRD-ISWR, Ahmednagar (India) dated on 28-30 Dec 2011.
3. Presented paper on “ Barrier free supervision in field work: an urgent need in Social work
education” at All India Conference on the profession of Social work at crossroads organized
by Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi dated on 23-24 February 2012.
4. Presented paper on “Qualitative Research: A Ray of Hope for Socialwork Profession” in UGC-
DSA National Seminar on “Research for Social work in India: Trends and Challenges”
organized by The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Boroda, Faculty of Social Work, Boroda
dated on 7– 8th Feb 2013.
5. Presented paper on “ Childhood in Indi: A Human Right Perspectives” at two days National
Conference on ‘Human Rights and Social Exclusion’ organized by Walchand College of Arts
and Science, Solapur and AKIMSS, Department of Social Work, Solapur Bharati Vidyapeeth,
Pune dated on 29th -30th March 2012.
6. Presented paper on “ Social Skill Training: An Urgent Need in Higher Education in India” at
National seminar on Skill Development for self Development (Deploying Skill Development
Modalities) organized by Department of Adult, Continuing Education and Extension,
University of Pune and Indian Association for Continuing Education, New Delhi dated on
12th -13th October 2012.
7. Presented paper on “Shifting Social Work Intervention from Client Center to Passive Suffers:
An outcome of Social Work Research” at U.G.C Sponsored Two Days National Conference on
“Innovations in Social Work Practices in India” conducted on 6th and 7th September 2013 at
Dept. of Social Work,Walchand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, Maharashtra (India).
GrantsReceived:
Organized University Grants Commission (U.G.C), New Delhi Sponsored Two Days National
Conference on “Innovations in Social Work Practices in India” on 6th and 7th September 2013 at Dept.
of Social Work, Walchand College of Arts and Science, Solapur, Maharashtra (India).

5. Participationinotheractivity:
 Resource person for Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) for post-graduate diploma in
Child Rights.
 Guest faculty at Tilik MaharashtraVidyapeeth, Pune
 Attended and Completed GCP (GoodClinical practices) Training by JHU, BaltimoreUSA.
Signature
Jitendra S. Gandhi