Preferred Behavioral Health Group
Samantha Schleifer, MPH, CHES, serves as the Prevention Supervisor at Preferred Behavioral Health Group since October 2022 and previously held the role of Community Development Specialist. At RWJBarnabas Health from July 2017 to April 2023, Samantha managed the Long Branch Communities That Care initiative, focusing on building community relationships and managing grants to combat youth substance abuse. Prior experience includes positions as a Recovery Specialist and Prevention Educator at Prevention Links, where Samantha contributed to community prevention efforts, and a Sample Receipt Technician at Product Safety Labs, involving study management and client communications. Samantha's career began as a Dining Room Manager/Server at The Park Ave Diner, emphasizing customer satisfaction and staff management. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Public Health from Rutgers School of Public Health, a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from Rutgers University, and an Associate's degree in Science from Middlesex College.
Preferred Behavioral Health Group
Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the leading behavioral healthcare organization in central New Jersey. The organization oversees the provision of programs and services that teach, improve, enhance and maintain mental health and healthy lifestyles for children, teens, adults and seniors. A complete array of behavioral healthcare is encompassed, ranging from preventing substance abuse and other forms of abuse in children and teens to substance abuse and mental health counseling, outpatient and residential services for children, youth and adults to programs geared specifically to meet the changed needs of senior citizens.