Preferred Behavioral Health Group is a nonprofit organization that has provided mental health and behavioral healthcare services since 1978. Its operations are concentrated in central New Jersey, with a presence in Ocean and Monmouth counties, including communities such as Lakewood, Toms River, Brick, and Barnegat.
The organization serves over 27,000 individuals annually through a comprehensive continuum of care. This range of services addresses the needs of children, teens, adults, and seniors, and includes prevention, outpatient, and residential programs for mental health and substance use disorders.
The group operates within a trauma-informed care culture and has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey. It states a commitment to staff development and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.





