Paul L. Paladie
Marine On Saint Croix,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate clinical executive with extensive experience in mental health and substance use treatment within nonprofit, government, and military sectors. Proven success integrating trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health services with spiritually grounded care. Demonstrated excellence in leading diverse teams, driving strategic organizational growth, managing complex budgets, and cultivating faith-based and philanthropic partnerships. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) to further impact systems-level transformation in behavioral health and spiritual care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO & Lead Therapist
ETS and Associates
11.2022 - Current
- Lead clinical and administrative operations for a multi-site behavioral health organization, providing integrated, spiritually informed care.
- Developed and executed a trauma-informed treatment framework, resulting in a 30% improvement in clinical outcomes.
- Managed organizational budget, billing systems, and reporting; implemented streamlined financial tracking procedures.
- Supervise clinicians and interns; foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture centered on client recovery and faith-based principles.
- Built strategic partnerships with community churches, nonprofits, and mental health boards to expand program outreach and funding streams.
Outpatient Therapist / Clinical Supervisor
JLS Consulting
07.2022 - Current
- Provide culturally responsive therapy for adults with co-occurring disorders.
- Supervise associate-level clinicians and contribute to team-based case consultations.
- Deliver trauma-focused modalities including DBT, CBT, MI, and spiritually supportive interventions.
- Maintained client caseload of 48 individuals and couples per week.
- Lead and directed team of 6 clinical personnel and support staff.
Outpatient Therapist
Nystrom and Associates
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Served Veterans, First Responders, and high-risk populations with integrated behavioral health services.
- Specializing in the application of DBT, trauma-informed care, and CBT within spiritually grounded frameworks.
- Examined 4 individuals per week and developed proper treatment plans.
Social Worker – Opiate Treatment Program
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated faith-sensitive care and case management for Veterans in recovery from opioid use disorders.
- Conducted individual, family, and group therapies rooted in motivational and spiritual healing practices.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Specialty Care Mental Health Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Led clinical efforts supporting clients with complex mental health and spiritual crises.
- Integrated mindfulness, CBT, and faith-based values into individualized care planning.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
Transportation Operations Specialist
U.S. Army
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Developed strong leadership, logistics, and coordination skills.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
Education
Doctor of Social Work - undefined
University of New England
Biddeford/Portland, ME05.2028
Master of Social Work - Clinical Program
University of New England
Biddeford/Portland, MEBachelor of Social Work -
Winona State University
Winona, MNAssociate of Science - Counseling (Chemical Dependency)
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MNSkills
- Executive Nonprofit Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Spiritual Integration in Clinical Practice
- Board and Community Engagement
- Grant Writing & Fundraising
- Budgeting & Endowment Oversight
- Clinical Supervision & Multidisciplinary Team Management
- Veteran-Focused & Faith-Informed Behavioral Health
- Culturally Competent, Trauma-Informed Practices
- Talent development
- Innovation management
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 42 staff members.
- Honored presenter at the 2025 Military Mental Health Conference, delivering a keynote on “Decompressing After Enlistment” – addressing the mental health needs of transitioning service members.
- Documented and resolved declining completion rates, which led to reevaluation of program and treatment modalities.
- Collaborated with a team of 8 in the development of streamlining systems.
Certification
- LICSW – Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (MN)
- LCSW -Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (WI)
- LADC – Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Certification (VA)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Brainspotting Certification
- DBT, CBT, MI, Trauma-Informed DBT, Somatic Therapy
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
- Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH)
Publications
- 2025 Military Mental Health Conference – Featured Speaker
- Topic: "Decompressing After Enlistment"
- Focus on faith-based interventions for transitioning service members
Timeline
CEO & Lead Therapist
ETS and Associates
11.2022 - Current
Outpatient Therapist / Clinical Supervisor
JLS Consulting
07.2022 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Nystrom and Associates
07.2021 - 09.2022
Social Worker – Opiate Treatment Program
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2020 - 06.2021
Specialty Care Mental Health Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2018 - 01.2020
Transportation Operations Specialist
U.S. Army
01.2007 - 01.2016
Doctor of Social Work - undefined
University of New England
Master of Social Work - Clinical Program
University of New England
Bachelor of Social Work -
Winona State University
Associate of Science - Counseling (Chemical Dependency)
Rochester Community And Technical College
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