Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ is a NJ DMHAS-licensed addiction treatment provider in Barnegat, Ocean County. Per the 2024 SAMHSA National Directory, the facility offers intensive outpatient and medication-assisted treatment.
Accreditation / certification: CARF International.
At a glance
- Address: 848 West Bay Avenue Suite C-1, Barnegat, NJ 08005
- County: Ocean
- Phone: 609-660-0197
- Licensure: NJ DMHAS-licensed (state substance use treatment agency)
- Accreditation: CARF International
- Levels of care: Intensive outpatient (IOP), Outpatient, Outpatient MAT (methadone/buprenorphine/naltrexone), and Regular outpatient
- MAT medications offered: Buprenorphine and Naltrexone
- Populations served: Active duty military, Men, Women, Co-occurring mental health and SUD, Co Occurring Pain Sud, Criminal justice-involved, Intimate Partner Violence Survivors, LGBTQ, Military families, Pregnant and postpartum women, Seniors, Sexual Abuse Survivors, Trauma Survivors, and Veterans
- Payment accepted: Private insurance, NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), Medicare, TRICARE, State-funded / SAMHSA block grant, Sliding fee scale, and Self-pay / cash
Program overview
Per public records, Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ provides intensive outpatient and medication-assisted treatment. The program operates from 848 West Bay Avenue Suite C-1 and serves patients across Ocean County and surrounding areas. Specific day-to-day program schedules, clinical staff composition, and admission capacity are not published in SAMHSA’s directory — these details should be confirmed directly with the facility during your intake call.
What Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ is documented to offer
- Accreditation: Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ holds CARF International. Accreditation is a voluntary external quality review — facilities with multiple accreditations have committed to ongoing clinical and operational standards verification.
- Medication-assisted treatment: the facility dispenses or prescribes Buprenorphine and Naltrexone for opioid use disorder. MAT is the most evidence-based pharmacotherapy for OUD.
- LGBTQ population served: the facility self-reports LGBTQ-affirming programming. Ask about specific staff training and clinical policies during intake to confirm the programming depth.
- Veteran programming: the facility is configured to serve veterans — confirm whether care is VA-direct, VA Community Care, TRICARE, or standalone commercial during intake.
- NJ FamilyCare accepted: important for Medicaid-covered patients. Verify which of the five current MCO networks the facility participates in before assuming in-network status.
- State-funded slots available: important for uninsured/underinsured NJ residents. Contact the DMHAS Access Center at 844-276-2777 for current availability.
Who Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ is typically appropriate for
Based on the public data, Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ is likely appropriate for patients with opioid use disorder seeking medication-assisted treatment in an outpatient setting and patients who need structured clinical support while maintaining work/family responsibilities (IOP).
This is a directional assessment from public records — it’s not a substitute for a clinical intake. The facility’s admissions team will assess fit during your initial call.
What to verify before calling Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ
- NJ DMHAS licensure — confirm current status via the NJ DMHAS licensure lookup.
- Insurance network status — call your insurance carrier and verify that Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ is currently in-network for your specific plan. Self-reported payer acceptance in the SAMHSA directory is a starting point, not proof of current in-network contract.
- Current level of care availability — ask specifically about bed or slot availability at the level of care you need. SAMHSA-listed services do not guarantee current open admissions.
- Medications policy — if you’re on prescribed buprenorphine, methadone, or other psychiatric medication, confirm the facility’s policy on maintaining your medication during treatment.
- Length-of-stay expectations — ask what a typical length of stay looks like for patients with your clinical presentation.
- MAT specifics — which specific medication(s), induction/transition protocol, and continuation plan post-discharge.
- CARF accreditation — verify current status at carf.org.
Considering Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ?
Not sure if Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ is the right fit? Call (888) 699-0742 to talk through your options. We’ll help you understand what to ask, what insurance considerations apply, and how it compares with other facilities in the area.
About this profile
Sources: SAMHSA 2024 National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs, NJ DMHAS licensure records.
Last verified: 2026-04-21
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