MARTIN PUTHUVEETTIL
Edmonton
Summary
Registered and compassionate Social Work and Mental Health Professional with over 6 years of progressive experience in residential care, clinical support, case management, and team leadership. Highly skilled in crisis intervention, addiction counseling, and behavioral therapy, with proven success in supervising teams, developing individualized care plans, and delivering client-centered, trauma-informed support. Gold Medalist in Social Work and deeply committed to empowering individuals and families through advocacy, counseling, and evidence-based practices.
Compassionate Social Worker with background in child welfare and family services. Demonstrated success in case management, crisis intervention, and strategic planning. Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport and trust among diverse client populations. Notable positive impact on community through advocacy, education, and support initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health & Addiction Worker (Part-Time)
Anew Centre for Healing
Fort Saskatchewan
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitate crisis intervention and manage long-term recovery plans.
- Delivered culturally sensitive counseling and advocacy that empowered clients through strengths-based approaches.
- Provided trauma-informed support to Indigenous families addressing housing, health, substance use, and family violence challenges.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, healthcare providers, and social services, facilitating access to essential support.
Team Leader
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association
Edmonton
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised and mentored frontline staff to enhance safety protocols, harm reduction practices, and client advocacy efforts.
- Led team meetings and monitored staff performance to support professional development initiatives.
- Coordinated suicide prevention strategies and crisis response protocols to improve client support.
Residential Program Supervisor
Families 1st
Hamilton
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Directed daily operations of residential programs, ensuring effective scheduling, health & safety compliance, and comprehensive service planning.
- Advocated for clients in housing, education, and legal systems, facilitating access to essential services.
- Conducted performance evaluations, training sessions, and program development to enhance quality of care.
- Managed budgets and resources to support program growth and align with organizational objectives.
Night Behaviour Worker
Hopewell Children’s Homes Inc.
Guelph
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered overnight behavioral support to individuals with complex mental health needs, enhancing their stability during nighttime hours.
- Developed individualized treatment plans aligned with QAM and ISP standards to address specific mental health challenges.
- Provided crisis intervention and continuous safety monitoring to ensure immediate safety and support for individuals in distress.
Shelter Support Worker
Transition House
Ontario
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported residents in overcoming addiction through harm-reduction and recovery-focused strategies, fostering personal growth.
- Performed intake assessments and risk evaluations, delivering personalized one-on-one counseling to enhance resident well-being.
- Facilitated connections for clients with external resources and follow-up supports, ensuring comprehensive care.
Social Worker
Seva (Youth Services)
Chennai
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Coordinated case management, group counseling, and community-based programming to support at-risk youth in achieving positive outcomes.
- Conducted outreach programs in underserved neighborhoods to connect residents with vital resources.
- Facilitated support groups for at-risk youth to promote emotional well-being.
- Conducted individual assessments to identify client needs and service requirements.
- Developed personalized action plans to guide clients toward their goals.
Supervisor / Support Worker
Guild of Service
Chennai
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Supervised teams providing essential services to vulnerable youth and individuals with disabilities, ensuring safety and support.
- Facilitated group programs and case management while conducting quality assessments to enhance service delivery.
- Strengthened organizational outcomes through leadership in program evaluation, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Team Member
UNICEF
Chennai
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Supported youth-focused projects through counseling and community engagement, enhancing outreach effectiveness.
- Promoted awareness campaigns on children’s rights and education equity, increasing community participation.
- Assisted in organizing community outreach programs for children's welfare initiatives.
- Collaborated with team members to distribute educational materials to underserved populations.
- Engaged with families to promote health and nutrition awareness campaigns effectively.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Master in Psychology
01.2025 - 05.2026
Diploma in Mental Health & Addiction -
Fleming College
Bachelor of Social Work - Gold Medalist, Rank 1
University of Madras
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Program Development
- Clinical Expertise
- Crisis Intervention
- Addiction Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Case Management
- Child & Youth Care
- Caregiving & Support
- Adult Mental Health
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mental Health Assessment
- Substance Use Education
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Policy development
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Community resource coordination
- Behavioral support
- Program development
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Service planning
- Family dynamics
- Case needs assessments
- Boundary setting
- Individual and group counseling
- Court hearings
- Solution-based interventions
- Family therapy
- Suicide prevention specialist
- Compassionate
- Family case management
- Empathy building
- Group therapy specialist
- Community resources
- Addictions expert
- Records management
- Life skills development
- Structural family therapy
- Therapeutic services
- Substance abuse counseling
- Substance abuse treatments
- Conflict resolution
- Clinical supervision
- Patient-centered care
- Crisis assessment
- PTSD expert
- Grief processes
- Teen substance abuse training
- Attention to detail
- Domestic violence training
- Trained adoption counselor
- Client documentation
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Shelter arrangements
- Client confidentiality
- Data collection and management
- Case documentation
- Emergency intervention
- Mental health training
- Psychosocial assessment
- Behavior improvement plans (BIP)
- Treatment Planning
- Mood disorders
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Therapeutic crisis intervention (TCI)
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Psycho-social assessments
- Functional behavioral assessments (FBA)
- Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- Safe Management Group (SMG)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Licensed provisional RSW
Timeline
Master of Arts - Psychology
Master in Psychology
01.2025 - 05.2026
Mental Health & Addiction Worker (Part-Time)
Anew Centre for Healing
09.2024 - Current
Team Leader
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association
07.2024 - Current
Night Behaviour Worker
Hopewell Children’s Homes Inc.
09.2022 - 04.2023
Residential Program Supervisor
Families 1st
08.2022 - 07.2024
Shelter Support Worker
Transition House
04.2021 - 10.2021
Social Worker
Seva (Youth Services)
09.2019 - 11.2019
Supervisor / Support Worker
Guild of Service
01.2019 - 10.2019
Team Member
UNICEF
01.2019 - 04.2019
Diploma in Mental Health & Addiction -
Fleming College
Bachelor of Social Work - Gold Medalist, Rank 1
University of Madras