From Challenges to Solutions: The Evolution of Treatment at Cumberland Heights’.

Objectives:

• Provide an overview of Cumberland Heights and the treatment
• Discuss challenges experiences across treatment centers across TN and at Cumberland Heights
• Discuss adaptations made by Cumberland Heights to address issues
• Share future research and collaboration opportunities

Dr. Hayes Bio

Dr. Nick Hayes is the Chief Science Officer at Cumberland Heights, overseeing all research, technology, digital marketing, and quality related initiatives for the organization. His research focuses on measurement-based practice systems and intensive longitudinal monitoring.

Nick’s work highlights Cumberland Heights’ commitment to outcome-oriented care, using proven techniques to put those struggling with substance use disorder on a path to success.

Nick received his PhD in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University. He is also on the faculty of Lipscomb University as an adjunct professor of psychology.

 EDUCATION 

Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy 

Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences 

Texas Tech University; May 2019 

M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy 

Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences 

Texas Tech University; May 2016 

B.S. in Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences 

Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences 

Texas Tech University; August 2014 

EMPLOYMENT 

Chief Science Officer 

Cumberland Heights Foundation 

June 2019-Present 

Adjunct Professor of Psychology 

Department of Psychology, Lipscomb University 

June 2019-Present 

Director of Clinical Research and Outcomes 

Cumberland Heights Foundation 

August 2018-May 2019 Hayes Curriculum Vitae 2 

Graduate Part-Time Instructor 

Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University 

Addictive Disorders and Recovery Sciences (ADRS) 2310.003 

August 2017-May 2018 

Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant 

Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University 

Dr. Sterling Shumway, August 2016-August 2018 

Research Assistant 

Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University 

Addiction Recovery Research Cluster; Dr. Cynthia D’suaza, August 2015-August 2016 

Research Assistant 

Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University 

Addiction Recovery Research Cluster; Dr. Kitty Harris, August 2014-August 2015 

Counselor 

Intensive Outpatient Program 

The Ranch at Dove Tree, Lubbock, Texas 

August 2014 – May 2016 

PUBLICATIONS 

In Press 

Olufowote, R. A. D., Soloski, K. L., Gonzalez-Casteñeda, N., & Hayes, N. D. (2020). An Accelerated Latent Class Growth Curve Analysis of Adolescent Bonds and Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29(2), 292-306. 

Hayes, N.D., Bradshaw, S.D., Mullett, N., Smith, J.A., Shumway, S.T (2018). Exploring Family Member Influence on Change in Addiction Treatment, a Dyadic Analysis. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. 

Ashford, R. D., Brown, A., Brown, T., Callis, J., Cleveland, H. H., Eisenhart, E., Groover, H., Hayes, N. D., Johnston, T., Kimball, T., Manteuffel, B., McDaniel, J., Montgomery, L., Phillips, S., Polacek, M., Stateman, M., Whitney, J. (2018) Defining and Operationalizing Hayes Curriculum Vitae 3 

the Phenomena of Recovery: A Working Definition from the Recovery Science Research Collaborative. Addiction Research and Theory. 

Smith, J. A., Hayes, N. D., Smock Jordan, S. (2018) A Systemic Integration of IFS Therapy and a 12-Step Framework for Substance Use Disorder in Young Adults. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 1-15. 

Shumway, S., Bradshaw, S., Hayes, N. D., Schonian, S., Kimball, T. (2018). Prefrontal Cortex Functioning of Family Members of Those with a Substance Use Disorder. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. 

Shumway, S., Bradshaw, S., Schonian, S., Hayes, N. D. (2017). A Revised Multifamily Group Curriculum: The Need for Family Member Recovery from Addiction. Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery, 12(4), 260-283. 

Bradshaw, S. D., Shumway, S. T., Dsauza, C. M., Morris, N. & Hayes, N. (2017). Hope, Coping Skills, and the Prefrontal Cortex in Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 43(5), 591-601. 

Dansby, R., Hayes, N. D., & Schleiden, C. (2017). A guide for assessing clients’ attachment to the Sacred: The spiritual attachment history. Contemporary Family Therapy, 1-11. 

Revisions 

Hayes, N.D., Milstead, K., Piland-Springer, N. Integrating a Twelve-Step Framework for Severe Mental Health Stabilization: A Case Study Investigation. 

Harris, K. S., Dempsey, J. P., Hayes, N. D., D’sauza, C. M., Stapp-Smith, A. E., Wilkes, M. T., & Downs, A. B. (Revisions) Resilience and Prefrontal Cortex Activation to Cues during Addiction Recovery. 

Story, M., Hayes, N. D., Smith, J. A., & Handley, V. (Revisions) A Wellness Approach to Supervision Using Mindfulness and Systemic Supervision. 

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS 

Hayes, N. D. (2024). Presenter. Becoming and Operating as a FoRSE Data Site and a Data-Informed NAATP Treatment Program. Presented at the 45th Annual Addiction Leadership Conference of The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers in Denver, CO. 

Peters, A., Hayes, N. D., Giedzinska, A., Driscoll, J. (2023). Presenter/Panel. The NAATP Foundation for Recovery Science & Education: Emerging Findings from the FoRSE Outcomes Program. Presented at the 44th Annual Addiction Leadership Conference of The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers in Washington D.C. Hayes Curriculum Vitae 4 

Hayes, N.D., Peters, A. (2022). Pre-conference Workshop. A Pragmatic Guide to Effectively Measuring Addiction Treatment Success. Presented at the 1st Annual Global Exchange Conference in Orlando, FL. 

Hayes, N. D., Sorte, B., Williams, A., Vinck, J., Hobelmann, G. (2022). Presenter/Panel. Defining a Comprehensive, Equitable, and Measurable Model of Addiction Treatment. Presented at the 43rd Annual Addiction Leadership Conference of The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers in San Diego, CA. 

Hayes, N. D., Peters, A., Petree, M., Thomas, P. (2021). Presenter/Panel. How NAATP’s New Science Foundation will Improve Quality. Presented at the 42nd Annual Addiction Leadership Conference of The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers in Denver, CO. 

Hayes, N. D. (2020). Presenter/Workshop. The Future Science of Effective Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Presented at the International Conference Addiction Associated Disorders in London, UK. 

Hayes, N. D., Bradshaw, E., Gomel, D., Huhn, A. (2019). Presenter/Panel. Admissions and Patient Screening. Presented at the 41st Annual Addiction Leadership Conference of The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers in Washington D.C. 

Doorn, N., Hayes, N. D. (2019). Presenter/Workshop. Your Personal Recovery and the Power of Self-Disclosure. Presented at the 10th Annual Association of Recovery in Higher Education Conference in Boston, MA. 

Harris, K. S., Cleveland, B., Johnston, T., Hayes, N. D. (2018). Presenter/Workshop. How Research Can Impact Collegiate Recovery Communities. Presented at the 9th Annual Association of Recovery in Higher Education Conference in Houston, TX. 

Hayes, N. D., Harris, K. S. (2018). Presenter/Workshop. Continuum of Care in CRPs: The Science and Theory behind our Practice. Presented at the 9th Annual Association of Recovery in Higher Education Conference in Houston, TX. 

Lucero, R., Hayes, N. D., Bradshaw, S. (2018). Presenter/Workshop. Family and addiction: systemic practices and neuroscience perspectives. Presented at the 2018 Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Conference. 

Milstead, K., Hayes, N. D., Piland-Springer, N. (2018). Presenter/Workshop. Twelve-Step Frameworks and Severe Mental Illness: a case study application. Presented at the 2018 Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Conference. 

Hayes, N. D., and Kimball, T. (2017). Presenter/Workshop. Directions in Collegiate Recovery Programs: the potential influence of accreditation and certifications. Presented at the Association of Recovery in Higher Education Annual Conference. Washington D.C. 

Harris, K. S., and Hayes, N. D. (2017). Presenter/Workshop. The Science, Theory, and Importance of Continuum of Care. Presented at the Association of Recovery in Higher Education Annual Conference. Washington D.C. Hayes Curriculum Vitae 5 

Dsauza, C., Comiskey, G., Morris, N., and Hayes, N. D. (2016). Presenter/Workshop. Uncovering the Container of Spirituality: The Manifestation of Spirituality in Recovery. Presented at the Association of Recovery in Higher Education Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA. 

Hayes, N.D. (2013). Presenter. Special Topics. The Association of Recovery in Higher Education, 4th Annual Collegiate Recovery Program Conference, Lubbock, TX. 

Hayes, N.D. (2012). Presenter. Special Topics. 1st Annual California Unified Collegiate Recovery Conference, Riverside, CA. October 20-21. 

TEACHING 

Hayes, N.D. (Summer 2020 – 2022). Treating Addiction and Trauma in Families, (PSFT 6353). Lipscomb University 

Hayes, N.D. (Summer 2019 – Spring 2021). Research Methods and Statistics, (COUN 5603). Lipscomb University 

Hayes, N.D. (Fall 2017 – Spring 2018). Graduate Part-Time Instructor. Understanding Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Addictive Behaviors, (ADRS 2310). Texas Tech University 

Hayes, N.D. (Fall 2016 – Spring 2017). Teaching Assistant. Understanding Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Addictive Behaviors, (ADRS 2310). Texas Tech University 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 

Advisory Council, Outcomes and Measures Program. National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). 

Research Committee. National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). 

Board Member, The National Foundation for Collegiate Recovery. 

REFERENCES 

Available upon request.