Jessica Paulhus

Assistant Professor

JWU Faculty Since 2022

Jessica Paulhus

Contact Info

Email
jessica.paulhus@jwu.edu
Phone
401-598-4780
Campus
Providence

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

  • B.S., University of Rhode Island
  • M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rhode Island College
  • Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Capella University

As a counselor educator, I incorporate a student-centered approach to learning that encourages student engagement through experiential activities."

Scholarly Interests

Addiction Studies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Counseling Skills, Co-Occurring Disorders, Pedagogy

Courses

  • CSLG6100: Advanced Co-Occurring Disorders and Addictions Counseling
  • CSLG5250: Professional Orientation/Ethics
  • CSLG5150: Counseling Across the Lifespan
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Professional Affiliations

American Counseling Association (ACA)
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)

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Publications

  • Paulhus, J., Counselor Educators' Pedagogical Experiences Implementing CACREP's Clinical Mental Health Counseling Addiction-Specific Standards (Doctoral dissertation, Capella University) (2021)