PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP OF NEW JERSEY INC

As the premier behavioral health organization in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, we proudly support the needs of the local community with the following strategies, key differentiators and unparalleled strengths:

 For over 45 years, PBHG has been an integral and trusted community partner, able to quickly respond and adapt to the ever-changing health needs of the community, by providing integrated care with the highest levels of compassion and quality.

 PBHG is a trauma informed organization that promotes integrated health
and self-care through an empathetic perspective that recognizes and embraces cultural differences

 PBHG offers a full spectrum of comprehensive health services starting with preventative and educational programs to the highest level of integrated care for all ages and stages of life.

 With innovative programming, new technology, and strategic partnerships with major health systems and universities/colleges, PBHG is proud to be a site for numerous pilot programs of trailblazing behavioral health initiatives never before offered in NJ.

Strategic Organization: Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) shall embrace a culture which identifies for its workforce a clear stable foundation based on the organization's Mission, Values, Promise, and Strategic priorities. It is upon this foundation that the organization is flexible and dynamic, rapidly adapting and “rolling" with changes in the environment. Our ability to adapt and evolve will ensure our long term viability so that we can provide the services and support critical for the health and well-being of our clients based in our community.
In 2019, PBHG became a Trauma Informed organization. Trauma Informed Care is an organization-wide initiative which includes all employees and has been integrated in all programs in the four Centers of excellence. As a Trauma Informed Care organization, we have bolstered our treatment and support of clients by understanding the profound neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects trauma has on individuals. The current data indicates that 90% of all individuals with a mental illness have experienced a trauma at some time during their lives. Our plan is to continue to be the lead in Trauma Informed Care in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, as well as throughout New Jersey.

Preferred Behavioral Health has focused on meeting the growing need for exceptional behavioral health services for individuals of all ages since its inception in the 1970's. During 2020 -2022, we had unprecedented years of challenges, resilience and healing. The critical need for behavioral health care support and treatment had not only continued, but had increased significantly. With the onset of the 2020 pandemic, we immediately adopted a new business model with has been very effective in managing our clients' needs. We changed the way in which we are staying connected with our clients and the community, using telehealth and telepsychiatry applications. This uncertain time takes a toll on all individuals, from children to seniors. PBHG is here to protect, support, and treat the most vulnerable in our community. Individuals with preexisting mental illness or substance use are extremely susceptible to exacerbation of their conditions or possible relapses. We continue to see an upsurge with our clients and many new clients who are coming to PBHG for counseling and treatment. Communication, counseling, and therapy are critical in maintaining treatment and recovery practices.

Today, the organization provides comprehensive behavioral health care and offers a full array of programs and services to meet the needs of people of all ages, including individual, family and group therapy, programs designed for senior citizens, transitional residential and independent living facilities, advocacy, education and substance use treatment.

Our professional clinical and administrative staff are highly trained and educated with a diversified array of credentials. PBHG has partnered with the largest behavioral health pharmacy in the country (Genoa Healthcare) to provide quality pharmacy services to our clients and staff.

The challenges are great, our resilience is strong, and healing is progressing. Whatever the future holds, we are committed and driven to supporting our mission, so no one who comes to us ever feels isolated, lost, or alone.

Last year, Preferred Behavioral Health Group provided services for over 20,000 individuals through 70 specialized and customized programs. We serve individuals from birth 104 years old at our 15 locations, as well as in many of the local schools. Preferred Behavioral Health Group has over 400 staff members that include advanced practice nurses, clinical social workers, professional counselors, substance abuse counselors, case managers, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, residents, and interns. The challenges of mental illness and substance use do not discriminate. They impact individuals of all ages, all races, all genders, and from all socioeconomic groups. It requires a united effort to address these challenges, so we collaborate with local schools, law enforcement and other community organizations. We also have strong working relationships with the local major health systems, offering complementary programs for their patients who need co-occurring treatment, longer term, or intensive outpatient programs; for people with or without insurance. Together, we are providing the best treatment options.