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Samikshya Baruwal

Penshurst

Summary

I am a highly motivated and compassionate recent graduate holding a Master’s degree in Social Work from ACAP University College. I am eager to leverage my academic knowledge and a profound commitment to effecting positive change within individuals and communities. I possess strong communication, interpersonal, and research skills, alongside an unwavering dedication to ethical practice and social justice. I am currently seeking an entry-level position within a supportive environment that will allow me to acquire practical experience and further develop my professional competencies as a social worker.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Lifestyle Solutions
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Worked within Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) residential services and disability support, assisting young people with daily routines, emotional regulation, and life skills.
  • Applied the AASW Code of Ethics in safeguarding, cultural responsiveness, and professional boundaries.
  • Attended reflective practice meetings to review cases and improve care strategies.
  • Assisted in developing risk and safety plans and implementing behaviour support plans in line with NDIS guidelines.
  • Documented meeting minutes to maintain accurate and compliant records.
  • Participated in home visits with team members.

Intern

ACAP Psychology Clinic
02.2024 - 05.2024


  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
  • Conduct intakes of new clients.
  • Provide telehealth counselling services.
  • Facilitate therapeutic and psycho-social groups online and in person.
  • Connect with other support services to ensure that potential referrers are aware of what the ACAP Clinics offer and that we are aware of what services or programs we can refer our clients to.
  • Develop an Emotional Regulation Safety Plan and Recovery Plan. Service Promotion

Education

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - Social Work

ACAP University College
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work - Social Work

Tribhuvan University, St Xavier's College
Kathmandu, Nepal
07-2018

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Ethical Practice
  • Case Management
  • Evidence Based Interventions
  • Client-Centred Approach
  • Group work
  • Biopsychosocial Assessment
  • Research & Development

Languages

English
Hindi
Nepali

Certification

  • Positive Partnerships: Introduction to Autism
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training
  • Child-centred and family-focused practice

Timeline

Intern

Lifestyle Solutions
02.2025 - 05.2025

Intern

ACAP Psychology Clinic
02.2024 - 05.2024

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - Social Work

ACAP University College

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work - Social Work

Tribhuvan University, St Xavier's College

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