Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Eric Alcera as Chief Medical Officer as part of a shared resources agreement with Hackensack Meridian Health.  Dr. Alcera will continue to serve as Chair of Psychiatry at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank and Medical Director of Behavioral Health Care Transformation Services for the health care network.

PBHG is central New Jersey’s leading behavioral healthcare organization serving over 30,000 individuals annually across 70 programs that focus on mental health and addiction prevention, intervention and treatment.

“I am extremely proud to welcome Dr. Eric Alcera as our Chief Medical Officer,” states Mary Pat Angelini, Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Behavioral Health Group. “This move further cements PBHG’s position as the leading behavioral healthcare organization in central New Jersey. This is a natural step in solidifying our long-time affiliation with Hackensack Meridian Health and will serve our patients, clients and consumers well. “

“We are pleased to enter into this partnership with PBHG by sharing Dr. Alcera’s expert clinical and managerial skills,” said Ramon Solhkhah, M.D., chair, Department of Psychiatry, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, who oversees the residency and fellowship programs at Ocean Medical Center in Brick and at Jersey Shore. “Resident physicians in psychiatry at Ocean Medical Center will rotate at PBHG, gaining quality education and valuable clinical experience.”   

Dr. Eric Alcera will serve as a key member of the PBHG’s highly motivated and innovative leadership team as they work to define the overall business strategy and direction of the organization. 

“I am excited to join PBHG as its Chief Medical Officer,” Dr. Alcera said, “I look forward to helping PBHG continue its industry-leading role as a provider of behavioral health care services.”  

Founded in 1978, PBHG’s mission is to deliver quality and compassionate behavioral health services to individuals and families through a Trauma-Informed Care philosophy and approach. With a focus on the values of compassion, honesty, accountability, integrity, respect, and cultural competence, PBHG strives to be a center of excellence that focuses on innovative wellness through compassionate care. PBHG changes lives and saves lives through a strengths-based approach, helping individuals achieve their full potential and enhancing their quality of life. In 2017, PBHG became an affiliate of Oaks Integrated Care.

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