SUD Compliance Consulting

Comprehensive support for California behavioral health providers

Covering DHCS licensing, certification, and Joint Commission accreditation requirements

Expertise in Behavioral Health Compliance

We specialize in helping residential and outpatient behavioral health providers across California meet rigorous DHCS and Joint Commission standards.

From licensing support to performance improvement planning, we streamline your compliance journey every step of the way.

âś… DHCS Licensing & Certification (Detox/Res, PHP, IOP)
âś… Joint Commission Accreditation
âś… HR File Compliance & Documentation Setup
âś… Clinical Form Toolkits & Medication Services Support

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Our Services

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DHCS Licensing & Certification Services

Application submission & support for residential and outpatient programs

Policy & Procedure Development, Review and Revision

Compliance tracking and routing documentation

Deficiency response and CAP preparation

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Joint Commission Accreditation

Policy and documentation alignment with Joint Commission requirements

Standards interpretation and tracer preparation

Environment of care evaluations

Mock survey prep and leadership coaching

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HR Compliance for Behavioral Health

HR file audits and policy creation

Job descriptions and onboarding docs

Alignment with DHCS, Joint Commission & CA labor law

Corrective action support and employee relations guidance

Let’s Launch Your Program with Confidence

Whether you're applying for your first DHCS license or preparing your facility for Joint Commission accreditation, we’ll walk with you through every compliance checkpoint—so you launch strong, aligned, and audit-ready.

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DHCS Licensing & Certification

  • Facility Type & Service Scope Determination

  • Routing Guidance and Document Preparation

  • Policy & Procedure Template Customization

  • Fire Clearance & Zoning Prep Support

  • Analyst Submission Coaching

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Joint Commission Accreditation

  • Standards Crosswalk & Policy Alignment

  • Tracer & Mock Survey Preparation

  • Environment of Care (EOC) Walkthroughs

  • Leadership Session Coaching

  • Post-Survey CAP Planning

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Renewal & Expansion

  • Change of Service or Ownership Updates

  • Facility Modifications & Expansion Support

  • Ongoing Licensing Maintenance

  • Staff Credentialing & HR File Review

  • CAP & Survey Follow-Up Protocols

Why Innovate Consulting?

10+ Years of Direct DHCS & Joint Commission Experience

Worked with Over 30 DHCS Analysts and JCAHO Surveyors

Policy, Clinical, and HR Compliance Expertise

Real-Time Walkthrough & Post-Survey Support

No Cookie-Cutter Templates — Only Tailored Solutions

🟢 Ethical & Field-Tested.

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