About Jerome
I’m Jerome West, a counselor, addiction professional, prevention consultant, and educator.
My path has taken me through direct care, community leadership, and the classroom. Each experience has deepened my respect for people’s resilience and for the relationships that help them move forward.
I bring more than 20 years across behavioral health and community services, along with an academic background that connects clinical counseling, healthcare leadership, and faith-informed understanding.
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Professional experience
Mental health case management, residential treatment, and work in an adolescent psychiatric unit shaped my understanding of the many levels of support people may need.
My clinical experience includes substance use assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, and telehealth.
As a program manager and executive director, I have led community behavioral health initiatives, expanded prevention programming, and supported staff and organizational development.
My background includes adjunct teaching, adult education, mentoring, and professional training. I value the role of clear information and practical skills in helping people move forward.
Community engagement, culturally responsive care, and collaboration across disciplines remain central to how I approach this work.
What guides me
My own educational and professional journey has shaped my respect for perseverance, continued learning and the support people need as they grow. Those experiences inform how I work with others: accepting the person in front of me, remaining curious about who they’re becoming and taking their goals seriously enough to offer both encouragement and accountability.
Faith is part of my own story, and my graduate training in pastoral counseling informs my interest in integrating faith and spirituality into counseling. I care about bridging the gap between faith communities and mental health, while welcoming people of all beliefs. Any exploration of faith or spirituality is guided by the individual’s wishes and values.
Explore my counseling approachLicensure & professional credentials
Mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and prevention inform one another in my work. Each credential represents a distinct part of that preparation.
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Ohio’s highest prevention certification level.
My LICDC is an independent substance use counseling qualification. My LPC mental health counseling work requires clinical supervision. Gambling-specific credentialing is in progress and is not listed as an earned credential.
Selected honors
Fellowship and leadership recognition reflect my commitment to learning, behavioral health, and community service.
My fellowship profile highlights my commitment to culturally responsive behavioral health care, prevention, and expanding access for underserved communities.
View my NBCC fellowship profileMalone University
View Malone University award recipientsCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce & ystark!
View Canton Twenty Under 40 honoreesArticles, interviews & profiles
Explore the full collection of stories about my educational journey, community involvement, and perspectives on behavioral health.
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I welcome professional connections, shared learning, and thoughtful conversations about behavioral health, addiction, and prevention.
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