CARF & JOINT COMMISSION Accreditation Consultants

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Joint Commission

PowderHorn Consulting will prepare your organization to receive the The Joint Commission Accreditation which expects compliance in multiple areas of behavioral health, and distinguishes between the populations of the organization.

100% Success Rate

Our team of consultants, with over 180 years of experience, has a proven record of accomplishment of accreditation achievement. Let us add you to our success rate

Specialized Service for Each Client

Geared specifically for health and human services agencies, PowderHorn Consulting strives to meet the needs of each individual client. 

What our Clients Say

100% Success Rate


Prior To The PHC Consultant Conducting The On-Site Compliance Analysis, We Were Concerned About Our Chance Of Success. When He Left, We Felt Confident That We Would Succeed. We Did… With A 3-Year CARF Accreditation.

- Larry S, Texas

We Would Also Like To Take This Opportunity To Tell You That We Really Appreciate All The Work, Time And Effort Put Into Getting Us CARF Accredited. Without Your Assistance And Help We Do Not Think That We Would Have Done As Well.

- Bob D, Executive Director, Self-Help Movement, Ph

Because Of Our Consultant, We Moved From A Goal Of …. “Becoming CARF Accredited” To A Goal Of “Becoming A Better, More Efficient And Effective Organization That Was Also Going To Achieve CARF Accreditation!

- Jan C, Indiana

Meet OUR SKILLED  TEAM

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TOM SEFCIK, ACSW, MBA

Tom Sefcik brings his knowledge of both sides of the CARF accreditation process to PowderHorn Consulting clients.


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DWIGHT L. SPERRY

Dwight Sperry has over 39 years’ of experience in the provision of mental health services, including the private and public sectors. 

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KEVIN ROBERTSON, MBA

Kevin comes to PowderHorn Consulting with over 20 years executive level experience in residentially-based dual diagnosis treatment programs.

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MELODY CROSSWAY

Melody offers over 20 years of experience working with CARF agencies to PowderHorn Consulting clients. She also worked closely with agencies providing specialized focus on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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VICKI RICHARDS

Vicki is currently an International Administrative Surveyor for CARF with vast experience in the Behavioral Health array of services and specializes in VA and Native American organizations.

PowderHorn Consulting | Joint Commission accreditation consultant

LAURIE REID

Laurie Reid has over 18 years of experience serving individuals, families and communities in the behavioral healthcare field.

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MYRIAM FORSTER, Ph.D.

Myriam Forster has been involved in several school and community level research studies with expertise in data collection, survey design, data management, program evaluation and project management.

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STEVEN SHEARD, MA

Steve received his Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from George Mason University with an emphasis on child and adolescent services.

Rona Krueger

RHONDA KRUEGER

Rona Krueger is a licensed social worker that integrates years of experience in direct service, quality improvement and 16 years as a CARF surveyor to assist organizations achieve ultimate performance.

Katherine Seal

KATHERINE SEAL

Katherine Seal brings experience as a CARF surveyor for 26 years and a career as a licensed social worker to PHC. She offers a collaborative approach to organizations to evaluate, develop practices, and take steps to make the necessary changes for a successful survey.

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