Sergio Muriel

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ABOUT SERGIO MURIEL

Licensed Behavioral Health Consultant**Mission: To transform the system of mental health care. EMLS Behavioral Health Consulting – Program Development & Operational LaunchWith more than two decades of experience in behavioral health leadership, EMLS Consulting specializes in the development, licensing, and operational launch of mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs. We partner with ownership groups, healthcare organizations, and clinical leaders to design and implement treatment programs that meet regulatory standards while delivering high-quality, sustainable care.Our consulting work focuses primarily on building the operational and clinical infrastructure required to successfully open and operate treatment programs. From the earliest planning stages through facility launch and stabilization, we guide organizations in developing systems that support compliance, quality care, and long-term operational success.EMLS Consulting provides hands-on leadership in the development of:• Clinical program design for detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care • Regulatory licensing and compliance preparation, including AHCA and DCF applications in Florida and guidance for other state jurisdictions • Policies and procedures aligned with state regulations and accreditation standards • Operational workflows and program infrastructure necessary for daily clinical and administrative operations • Staffing structures, leadership recruitment, and onboarding systems • Quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and risk management frameworks • Operational manuals and internal program protocolsOur team remains actively involved throughout the pre-opening readiness phase and program launch, ensuring staff are trained, systems are functioning properly, and regulatory requirements are fully met. Following opening, we support organizations through a stabilization period until operations are running smoothly and leadership teams are fully established.In addition to program development, EMLS Consulting can provide strategic guidance related to facility site selection, zoning considerations, and capital planning when needed to support successful project development.Our approach combines clinical insight, regulatory expertise, and operational strategy, allowing treatment organizations to launch programs that are compliant, efficient, and built for long-term sustainability.