We don’t just help you check boxes—we build sustainable quality systems that improve client outcomes and position you for growth.
Bridging Clinical Excellenceand Community Impact
Our mission at Next Step is to assist individuals and organizations to build better programs that result in safer and more prosperous communities. We understand the immense pressure on human service, medical, and disability providers to meet high standards. Our process connects clinical practice, administrative leadership, and community impact—ensuring every client can thrive.
Your path to 100% medical and behavioral healthcare licensure and accreditation success with insider expertise that connects clinical, administrative, and community engagement while driving annual growth for organizations
Next Step simplifies the complex journey to medical and behavioral healthcare licensure and accreditation through affordable expert guidance and a proven process that builds better programs for safer, more prosperous communities.
Expertise That Delivers Excellence: Your Path to Guaranteed Success
100% Accreditation & Licensure Success
Every client we’ve guided—spanning behavioral health, medical, and disability programs—has successfully achieved accreditation or licensure, whether it’s their first time or a renewal.
15+ Years of Industry Expertise
Founded by Tanya Brice, LBSW, Next Step brings over 15 years of human service and healthcare experience to your accreditation and licensure journey.
Insider Knowledge as a CARF Surveyor
As a current CARF surveyor, Tanya offers invaluable perspective on what quality reviewers look for, helping you prepare with confidence.
Proven Growth & Compliance Results
Clients average 45% annual growth after working with us, adding new services or locations every year—while staying fully compliant with Medicaid, state, and accreditation standards.”
Expertise That Delivers Excellence:
Simplifying the Complex Path to AccreditationAccreditation
Navigating accreditation requirements can be overwhelming. Many organizations struggle to translate compliance standards into everyday practice.
Next Step’s proven process turns accreditation into a strategic opportunity. We simplify the work, guide your documentation, train your staff, and prepare you for a successful review.
Our Services
Expert guidance for first-time applicants preparing for accreditation.
Support through reaccreditation, quality tracking, and survey readiness.
Build strong QA systems and prepare for Medicaid audits with confidence.
Ensure HIPAA compliance, reduce legal risk, and improve documentation.
Get customized, accreditation-ready policies, manuals, and SOPs.”
Organizations We've Guided to Success Stories
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Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Meet Your Accreditation Partner
anya Brice, LBSW, brings over 15 years of behavioral health experience and current CARF surveyor credentials to your accreditation journey. She’s worked as a direct service provider, administrator, and now a consultant, helping organizations turn compliance into quality.
Your Secure Path to Accreditation Accreditation
Access our exclusive client portal to track progress, store key documents, and stay ready for accreditation, Medicaid audits, and compliance reviews.
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