Paul L Paladie
Marine on Saint Croix,MN
Summary
I am an experienced mental health professional with a demonstrated history of working in the healthcare industry in both mental health and substance abuse settings. Committed to trauma-informed treatment and therapy that is client-centered and focused on self-efficacy.
Experienced executive prepared for leadership roles with strong focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Highly adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO/Lead Therapist
ETS and Associates
11.2022 - Current
- Ensure appropriate coordination of care for patients and collaboration with other professionals
- Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings including case management
- Develops rapport and sustain therapeutic relationships
- Utilize evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with health/mental health integration and responsive to personal factors in treatment engagement
- Provide culturally competent services that are individualized to client needs
- Spearheaded comprehensive treatment programs that integrated evidence-based approaches, leading to a 30% improvement in patient outcomes and satisfaction scores across mental health services
Outpatient Therapist
JLS Consulting
07.2022 - Current
- Provides psychosocial care to patients with active substance use problems
- Complete a mental health diagnostic assessment on new patients
- Provides ongoing therapy with patients
- Maintain complete and organized outpatient electronic health records
- Ensure appropriate coordination of care for patients and collaboration with other professionals
- Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings including case management
- Develops rapport and sustain therapeutic relationships
- Utilize evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with health/mental health integration and responsive to personal factors in treatment engagement
- Provide culturally competent services that are individualized to client needs
- Modalities used Dialectical behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Strength Focused
Outpatient Therapist
Nystrom and Associates
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Provides psychosocial care to patients specializing in active substance use problems, Veterans, and First Responders
- Complete a mental health diagnostic assessment on new patients
- Provides ongoing therapy with patients
- Ensure appropriate coordination of care for patients and collaboration with other professionals
- Supervised Licensed General Social Workers
- Utilize evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with health/mental health integration and responsive to personal factors in treatment engagement
- Implemented comprehensive treatment plans for over 50 clients annually, utilizing modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which improved patient outcomes by 35% as measured by standardized assessments
Opiate Treatment Program Social Worker
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Provides psychosocial care to patients with active substance use problems specifically those who are requesting opiate agonist therapies
- Through the use of crisis management, case management, brief intervention, individual and group psychotherapy, family collaboration, and Mental Health Treatment Coordination
- Through assessment and triage identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services
- Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and their families
- Independently provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan
- Evaluates one's own practice through professional peer review, case conferences, and other organizational means
- Developed and implemented comprehensive treatment plans for over 200 veterans annually, utilizing evidence-based practices and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes in opiate addiction recovery
Specialty Care Social Worker/Behavioral Mental Health Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Provides psycho-social treatment to a wide variety of individuals from diversified backgrounds specializing in brief modalities such as mindfulness based therapies
- Planning with teams on timely implementation of discharge plan and placement to include lodging, treatment, and follow-up care as necessary
- Utilizes individual, group, and family counseling skills to assist patients and families with a variety of psychiatric and medical problems
- Link patients with appropriate aftercare programs based on patient needs
- Experienced working with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Committed to trauma-informed treatment and therapy that is client-centered and focused on self-efficacy
- Collaborated with Drug Enforcement Agency on Methadone program
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary care plans for over 100 veterans annually, integrating evidence-based practices and specialty care resources to enhance patient outcomes by 25%
Dual Licensed Clinician
Nuway
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness Therapy
- Experienced working with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Committed to trauma-informed treatment and therapy that is client-centered and focused on self-efficacy
- Independently conducts psychosocial assessments
- Independently works with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills
- Conducted various chemical dependence and mental health assessments
- Facilitated group (up to 20) therapy for male dual-diagnosed MICD within a diverse community
- Provided 1-1 mental health therapy
- Partnered with clients and multiple systems to engage in community integration and completing legal mandates
- Integrated evidence-based therapies, resulting in a 30% improvement in client recovery rates, through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and application of CBT, MI, and trauma-informed practices tailored to individual client needs
Mental Health II
People Inc
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Comprehensive knowledge with working in inpatient units with populations experiencing severe and persistent mental illness
- Skilled in crisis intervention, community mental health, individual and group therapy, care coordination, case management, client advocacy, discharge planning, and education
- Independently provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of clients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan
- Managed a caseload of 4-8 clients in mental health crisis with needs related to Serious Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Chemical Dependency (CD), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients, achieving a 90% success rate in client adherence to therapeutic interventions through multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practices
Child Protection Intern
Olmsted County, MN
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed a further ability to gather information from a variety of sources and understand family situations/conditions/dynamics
- Displayed skills in engaging families, gathering information, and seeking out resources
- Demonstrated an understanding for change and integrates this belief into case practice
- Facilitated a team approach with families and other providers
- Took part in ongoing staff development and training to increase knowledge and enhance professional development
- Updated and created documentation, case plans, and safety plans; contributed to the development of individualized family service plan
- Designed and implemented intervention strategies that successfully decreased family crisis incidents by 25%, through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and utilization of evidence-based practices in child welfare
Transportation Operations Specialist
United States Army
09.2007 - 11.2016
- Negotiated contracts with carriers and vendors for favorable terms, securing cost-effective solutions while maintaining high service levels. to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to safety protocols, promoting customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated multi national performance periodically and provided feedback for continuous improvement, maintaining strong partnerships conducive to mutual growth opportunities.
- Established contingency plans for unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather or road closures, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations when faced with challenges outside our control.
- Maintained accurate records of vehicle maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and reducing downtime.
- Optimized transportation routes by analyzing data and implementing strategic planning, resulting in reduced obstructions
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Common Ground
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Developed and executed specialized treatment plans for individuals with co-occurring disorders, leading to a 30% improvement in patient engagement and treatment adherence by utilizing evidence-based practices and continuous assessment techniques
Education
Master's degree - Social Work-Clinical Program
University of New England
Biddeford/Portland, MEBachelor's degree - Social Work
Winona State University
Winona, MNAssociate's degree - Counseling, Chemical Dependency
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MNSkills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Problem Solving Therapy (PST)
- Brain Spotting
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Strength Focused
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Effective decision making
- Documentation and record keeping
Certification
- Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Certification, Veterans Association
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (Asist), Continuing Education
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Veterans Administration
- Brain Spotting, Veterans Administration
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Evergreen Learning
Coursework
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma Informed -DBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic Therapy
- Associates in Science: Alcohol or other Drug Abuse (AODA) Counseling
Timeline
CEO/Lead Therapist
ETS and Associates
11.2022 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
JLS Consulting
07.2022 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Nystrom and Associates
06.2021 - 07.2022
Opiate Treatment Program Social Worker
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2020 - 06.2021
Specialty Care Social Worker/Behavioral Mental Health Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2019 - 03.2020
Dual Licensed Clinician
Nuway
05.2017 - 02.2019
Mental Health II
People Inc
05.2016 - 06.2017
Child Protection Intern
Olmsted County, MN
01.2016 - 01.2017
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Common Ground
11.2014 - 11.2015
Transportation Operations Specialist
United States Army
09.2007 - 11.2016
Master's degree - Social Work-Clinical Program
University of New England
Bachelor's degree - Social Work
Winona State University
Associate's degree - Counseling, Chemical Dependency
Rochester Community And Technical College
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