Areas of Expertise
- CARF Accreditation Preparation, Maintenance, and Trainings
- Organizational Development and Assessments
- Cultural Competency Training
- Assessment and Treatment Planning Training
- Evidence Based Treatment Training
- Performance Improvement Training
Areas of Consultation Practice
- Behavioral Health Organizations
- Employment and Community Service Organizations
- Opioid Treatment Programs
Behavioral Health Care Experience
- Past Seven Years: Behavioral Health Care Consultant
- Past Ten Years: CARF Surveyor
- Past Three Years: National Behavioral Health Educator and Trainer
- Day Treatment Program Developer
- Program Director: Inpatient, Residential, and Outpatient AOD
- Program Coordinator: Work Therapy
- Employee Assistance Program Coordinator
- Private Industry Rehabilitation Case Manager
- Community Based Psychosocial Case Manager
Onsite Consultation
Accreditation Readiness Assessment and
Survey Preparation Action Plan
Services:
- Review of policies, procedures, and clinical and administrative documents and processes.
- Interview employees, observe program.
- Educate CARF point person(s) about accreditation processes and preparation methods throughout the onsite consultation.
- Determine the organization's current administrative and clinical status in meeting the standards.
- Develop an action plan in noted areas of need for meeting accreditation standards. Action plan includes standard-by-standard recommendations for internal actions and processes, based on the onsite assessment in combination with the individual organization's operations, culture, and characteristics.
Rates:
- Consultation: $1,200 per day consultant fee, two-day minimum, and a $400 fee for a comprehensive detailed CARF preparation action plan delivered within 7 days of the last onsite day (examples/samples of action plans available upon request).
- Expenses: Paid by organization. Government per diem rates on meals and incidentals. (Use of discounted car rental and hotel rates, where available)
Offsite Consultation
Survey Preparation Support
Offsite Services:
- Provide ongoing assistance and support for the organization in completing action plan items through reviewing documents, conference calls, and email consultation.
- Intensity of services determined by the organization and their needs.
Rate:
$80 per hour, billed in quarter, half, three-quarter, or hour increments.
To inquire about a possible onsite consultation or off site support services, contact Robert at:
E-mail:
Tel: (573) 356-4722
Multiple references are available upon request.