Jessica H Paulhus


Assistant Professor College of Arts & Sciences Counselor Education Providence

Biography and Expertise

Jessica Paulhus completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rhode Island College and her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Capella University. As a dual licensed clinician who specializes in both mental health and substance use, she has experience working in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs, in home care, outpatient counseling, and crisis work. As an instructor, she utilizes a variety of engaging experiential activities that are carefully chosen to increase student learning potential.

Paulhus’s areas of research and clinical interests include co-occurring disorders, pedagogical practices in addiction studies, and substance use training within counselor education.

Education

PhD
Capella University

MS
Rhode Island College

BS
University of Rhode Island

Licensed Chemical Dependency Supervisor (LCDS)
Rhode Island Certification & Licensing Board

Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP)
Rhode Island Certification & Licensing Board

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
RI Certification & Licensing Board

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

RHODE ISLAND ASSOC FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS

American Counseling Association

Paulhus, J.
Counselor Educators’ Pedagogical Experiences Implementing CACREP’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Addiction-Specific Standards
ProQuest, LLC

Treating the Whole Person: An Integrated Approach to Diagnosing Co-Occurring Disorders
Oral Presentation
Substance Use Mental Health Leadership Council )SUMHLC)

Preparing Collegiate Athletic Leaders to Advocate for Overall Athlete Wellness
Poster
Association for Counselor Education (ACES) National Conference
ACES
In-Person
Philadelphia
PA

Embedding Self-Awareness Practices into Counseling Coursework: Fostering Growth and Emotional Intelligence in Future Counselors
Webinar
NARACES
Online

Unveiling Gambling Disorder: Approaches to Accurate Screening & Assessment
Webinar
Rhode Island Council for Problem Gambling (RICPG)
Webinar

Wellness for Gambling Addiction: A Holistic Approach to Recovery
Oral Presentation
Rhode Island Council for Problem Gambling (RICPG)
Webinar
Warwick
RI

DBT for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Webinar
Substance Use Mental Health Leadership Counsel of RI
Webinar
Warwick
RI

Interprofessional Education and Practice Training for Counseling Students (IPEP)
Poster
American Counseling Association Annual Conference
New Orleans
LA
United States

Interprofessional Education and Practice Training for Counseling Students (IPEP)
Poster
JWU Expo
Virtual
Providence
RI

Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP)
Oral Presentation
The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI (SUMHLC)
Webinar
Warwick
RI