Executive Team: Profiles

• Luis R. Nieves, Psy.D., ABPP - Executive Director
• Michael Hanlon, MEd., LPC, LCADC - Director of Clinical Supervision, Training & Development, Quality Assurance
• Director of Nursing -- Position Available

Luis R. Nieves, Psy.D., ABPP - Executive Director

When Dr. Nieves was appointed Executive Director of New Horizon Treatment Services, Inc., in 2001, he brought to this position 20 years of Addiction and Psychological Treatment Counseling. He had served as Associate Professor and Dean of Student Affairs for Rutgers University Program, Director for Educational Testing Service, Executive Director of Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc. (Adolescent Treatment Program), Executive Director of Princeton Organizational Consulting, Inc. (Management Consulting of Private Industry), and Executive Director of Contemporary Psychology Institute.

This diverse application of Psychological Principles to the problems of Human Development supported by both an advanced business education (MBA) and advanced Psychological Training (Psy.D.) has been recognized by the American Board of Professional Psychology by awarding him a Diplomat in Clinical Psychology, as well as a Fellow of the Academy of Clinical Psychology.

Michael Hanlon, MEd., LPC, LCADC - Director of Clinical Supervision, Training & Development, Quality Assurance

Michael Hanlon became the Clinical Director at NHTS in October of 2006. He came to the agency with over 35 years of experience in the field of substance abuse treatment, as a counselor, clinical director and executive director. He was the Deputy Director at the Division of Addiction Services. He is now working directly with clients and staff. Mr Hanlon has previously worked at both methadone and drug-free outpatient programs as well as operating a transitional housing program for women and children. He has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. His wealth of knowledge and experience gives New Horizons hope in achieving our goal of becoming the premier treatment program in the State of New Jersey. He welcomes all clients, their families, and community members to contact him with their ideas in helping us to attain this objective.

Director of Nursing -- Position Available