Trainer Biography
Shelly Paule, MSW, LCSW
Shelly Paule, MSW, LCSW is currently a Policy Analyst with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Child Welfare Services. Shelly graduated with her BS in Psychology and her MSW at San Diego State University, completing her final degree in 1998. Shelly has twenty years of experience with Child Welfare Services, including positions as a front line worker, supervisor, manager and now as a Policy Analyst focusing on Mental Health.
Shelly obtained her LCSW in 2004 and began working as a clinician part time. Shelly greatly enjoys using her clinical skills and knowledge as a Field Instructor for multiple undergraduate and graduate programs. She had the pleasure of running an intern unit for two years, completing individual and group supervision. In total, she has provided supervision for 27 interns. In addition, Shelly has provided group and individual supervision for more than 50 LCSW/MFT Candidates. She also trains for the Academy for Professional Excellence, currently focusing on CANS.
Shelly considers the social worker’s role critical to the outcomes that our families experience. Her goal is to support others as they approach and engage families and children in a way that allows us to best meet their needs and build on their strengths in a collaborative and respectful manner. Shelly is proud to be heading up the CANS roll out in San Diego. We are already seeing the positive impact that completing the CANS in the Child and Family Team Meeting is having on the children and families we serve.