Dr. Paul West
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
Professional Education
- Ed.D., Virginia Tech – Counselor Education
- M.S., Shippensburg University – Community Counseling
- B.S., Shippensburg University – Secondary Education – Social Studies
Research Interests
- Outcomes Research
- Substance abuse
- Supervision
Recent Publications
- Mustaine, B. L., West, P. L., & Wyrick, B. K. (2003). Substance abuse counselor certification requirements: Is it time for a change? Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling, 23(2), 99-107.
- West, P. L., Hutchins, D. E., & DeVilbiss, D. W. (1996). The TFA Model and the substance abusing client: A case study. Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling, 16 (2), 34-49.
- West, P. L., Mustaine, B. L., & Wyrick, B. (1999). State regulations and the ACA Code of Ethics: Oil and water for the substance abuse counselor. Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling, 20(1), 35-46.
- West, P. L. & Mohdzain, A. Z. (2000). Marriage counseling and the TFA Model: An application. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples, 8(3), 293-299.
- West, P. L., Mustaine, B. L., & Wyrick, B. K. (2002). Apples and oranges make a nice start for a fruit salad: A response to Culbreth and Borders (1999). Journal of Counseling and Development, 80, 72-76.
- West, P.L., & Packard, S. (2004). Pathway to counseling excellence: Certification. The Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, 6(1), 47-50.
- West, P. L., & West, L. S. (2001) Outcomes research and the counseling profession. The Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, 4(1), 43-44.
Non-Referred Publications
- Institute for the Scientific Advancement of Counseling Services, Inc. (2003). Designing meaningful treatment outcomes research: Manual for mental health treatment programs. Lancaster, PA: Author. (primary developer)
- Institute for the Scientific Advancement of Counseling Services, Inc. (2003). Assessing research activities of counseling programs: Assessment manual. Lancaster, PA: Author. (primary developer)
- Institute for the Scientific Advancement of Counseling Services, Inc. (2003). Outcomes research certification standards manual. Lancaster, PA: Author. (primary developer)
- West, P. L., West, L. S., & Mohdzain, A. Z. (2003). Designing meaningful treatment outcomes research: Manual for substance abuse treatment programs (2nd ed.) Lancaster, PA: Institute for the Scientific Advancement of Counseling Services, Inc.
Professional Memberships
- American Counseling Association
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Chi Sigma Iota
- International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors
- Lancaster Lebanon Psychological Association
- Pennsylvania Counseling Association
- Pennsylvania Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors
- Phi Kappa Phi
Professional Service
- Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) - Selected as a member of the CACREP Standards Revision Review Team for standards implemented in 2001
- Editorial Board - Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association 1998 -
- Conference Program Selection Committee – American Counseling Association
2000, 2001, 2002 - President – International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors 2001
- President- Pennsylvania Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors 1999
- Treasurer – Pennsylvania Counseling Association 2005
- President Elect – Pennsylvania Counseling Association 2006
Professional Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Pennsylvania
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
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Contact Information

Paul West, Ed.D., LPC, NCC
Psychology and Counseling Department
Upland Center
610.568.1490
paul.west@alvernia.edu




