Thaddeus Nestheide
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
Psychologist with 20 years of experience and emphasis on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Extensive experience assessing and treating patients; building strong rapport while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills when working with diverse team of healthcare providers. Demonstrated success at managing multiple priorities with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
04.2012 - Current
- Administer high-level, specialized, diagnostic psychological testing and evaluations and write comprehensive assessment reports.
- Provide forensic assessments, reports, and testimony as requested by law enforcement and Prosecutor's Office.
- Supervise psychologist, psychology assistant, psychology graduate students, and Service and Support Administrator (SSA) supervisors.
- Developed and lead consultative review model focused on agency-wide collaboration for the most challenging individuals and complex situations.
- Collaborate with colleagues at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center on contract to improve access to psychiatric care and support transition to adult care.
- Liaison with Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities regarding technical assistance and Developmental Center admissions.
- Made business case, wrote position descriptions, interviewed and hired a psychologist and psychology assistant.
- Implemented, trained staff, and provided consultation for HCDDS' efforts to support people with dementia-related concerns.
- Member of Human Rights Committee.
Contract Psychologist
St. Joseph Home
07.2012 - Current
- Provide annual psychological assessments, reports and case-specific consultation for residents of 48-bed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF).
- Participate in person-centered program planning for all residents.
- Provide staff training as needed.
Contract Psychologist
Abilities First
10.2012 - 07.2017
- Conducted annual psychological assessments and provided written reports for residents of two Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs)(one 20-bed home and one 10-bed home).
- Provided consultation regarding challenging behaviors and programming goals as requested by ICF team.
Psychologist Supervisor
Southwest Ohio Developmental Center
07.2009 - 04.2012
- Directed psychological services at 100+ bed state-run Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) for adults with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Provided individual therapy, conducted assessments, and participated in individual program planning.
- Conducted forensic assessments (Competency to Stand Trial, Guardianship, Civil Commitment) and provided testimony as ordered by courts.
- Supervised facility social workers and psychology graduate students.
Staff Psychologist
The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders At Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
08.2005 - 07.2009
- Developed and implemented caregiver-focused, short-term behavior treatment program.
- Provided intervention and program oversight for clinic-based severe behavior treatment program.
- Developed and implemented co-treatment models with allied professionals (OT, PT, SLP).
- Frequently provided community outreach consultations and presentations.
Education
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology -
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05.2005
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology -
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05.2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology -
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05.1999
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Assessment
- Psychological Interventions
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Provider Training
- Model Development
Licensure
Ohio Board of Psychology License #6283; continuous since 2006
Additional Education
- Postdoctoral Fellowship - The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center 2005-2006
- Predoctoral Internship - The Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2004-2005
Affiliations
- The Timothy Freeman, MD Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Center Advisory Board member (2021 - Present)
- National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices - Affiliated Regional Trainer (2017 - Present)
- Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati - Health Advisory Board member (2017 - Present)
- Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati - Professional Advisory Council (2013 - 2020)
- Milestones, Inc. - Board of Directors (2012 - 2020; Board Member 2012 - 2013, Board Vice President 2013 - 2015, Board President 2015 - 2020)
Timeline
Contract Psychologist
Abilities First
10.2012 - 07.2017
Contract Psychologist
St. Joseph Home
07.2012 - Current
Psychologist
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
04.2012 - Current
Psychologist Supervisor
Southwest Ohio Developmental Center
07.2009 - 04.2012
Staff Psychologist
The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders At Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
08.2005 - 07.2009
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology -
Xavier University
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology -
Xavier University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology -
Xavier University
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