Carol Smith, MA, LPC, CCS, CAADC

Carol brings a variety of human services experience to Accreditation Guru from her 40-year career as a clinician, supervisor, administrator, and consultant. These include working in prevention and education, outpatient and intensive outpatient care, residential and inpatient care, sub-acute detoxification, and psychosocial and vocational programs.

She has also worked in programs dedicated to special populations, including adolescents, those in the criminal justice system, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and persons with co-occurring disorders.

 Carol’s experience as a surveyor for CARF International provides her with an exceptional foundation from which to guide our clients through the accreditation process. In addition, she is a survey report editor, trainer and mentor who serves on the appeals board for CARF.

Carol received an MA in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor.