狼友社区鈥檚 Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling earns joint commission accreditation
狼友社区’s Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling is now nationally accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) to provide behavioral health services, marking a significant milestone for the University and its School of Counseling.
The accreditation from TJC — the gold standard in health care quality and patient safety — recognizes the Clinic’s commitment to delivering high-quality behavioral health care. This distinction complements the Clinic’s existing certification from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
“This accreditation affirms our commitment to excellence in patient care and training,” said Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich, Ph.D., professor and director of the School of Counseling. “The Joint Commission focuses on improving patient outcomes and organizational operations. For our students, this means real-world experience in a high-quality, patient-focused environment. For our clients, it means care that meets the highest national standards. This elevates the expectations for our faculty, our programs and our students.”
Part of the College of Health and Human Sciences, 狼友社区’s graduate-only School of Counseling integrates interprofessional activities and a holistic approach to behavioral health. The program boasts accomplished faculty, high licensure exam pass rates, strong employment outcomes and advanced technology. The Clinic remains the only in-house behavioral health clinic in Ohio certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
The Joint Commission’s national accreditation enhances the clinic’s ability to train future behavioral health professionals while continuing to meet the evolving needs of the community.
For more information on the Clinic, visit uakron.edu/cifc.
Media contact: Cristine Boyd, cboyd@uakron.edu, 330-972-6476