Chris has served as a Compliance Officer and HR Director in licensed facilities and now partners with new and existing providers to offer customized, regulation-ready solutions grounded in real-world survey expectations.

“I created Innovate Consulting to give providers the support I wish I had when building and managing licensed programs. My goal is to remove the guesswork and help you pass surveys with confidence — while building a program that truly serves clients with integrity.”

Licensing and Compliance Solutions for Behavioral Health Providers

At Innovate Consulting Services, we specialize in helping behavioral health programs across California navigate the complex regulatory landscape of DHCS licensing, certification, and Joint Commission accreditation. Whether you're launching a new 6-bed residential detox facility or expanding into outpatient and MAT services, we provide the tools, structure, and support to help your program launch ethically, efficiently, and in full compliance.

We work with:

  • Startups launching residential, detox, or outpatient treatment centers

  • Existing facilities transitioning to DHCS certification or Medi-Cal billing

  • Operators preparing for Joint Commission accreditation or re-survey

  • Programs needing help with corrective action responses, policy overhauls, or performance improvement

Let’s Build Something Compliant

From the first application to the moment your license or accreditation certificate arrives — we're with you every step of the way.

Chris Nelson

Founder & Compliance Consultant

DHCS & Joint Commission Regulatory Expert

With over 10 years of direct, field-based experience working alongside more than 30 DHCS analysts, Chris brings an unmatched depth of knowledge in California behavioral health compliance. His work spans new facility licensing, corrective action plan development, HR file audits, and Joint Commission accreditation support.