Martin Puchi
Canonsburg,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate crisis specialist with 2 years of experience, multiple certifications, and over 75 hours of training in field. Expertise helping with suicidal and homicidal crises. Proficient in telephone, text, walk-in, mobile, and diversion unit assessments and interventions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Intervention Specialist
SPHS
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Member of on-call emergency response team for crisis intervention within facility.
- Counseled clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients during crisis situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Established partnerships with local organizations that resulted in increased referral networks for clients requiring additional support services
- Mentored new team members on best practices within the field of crisis intervention, enhancing their skills and knowledge base.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
Owner
Puchi's Appliance Repair
01.2010 - 06.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Resolved complex problems using creative solutions, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Political Science & Justice And Policy Studies
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC06.2000
Skills
- Resource Navigation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crisis Assessment
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Hotline management
- Self-Care Practices
Certification
- CRS - Certified Recovery Specialist
- Mandated Reporter
- First Aid/CPR/AED/Overdose Prevention
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Crisis Intervention Specialist
SPHS
03.2022 - 02.2024
Owner
Puchi's Appliance Repair
01.2010 - 06.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science & Justice And Policy Studies
Guilford College