About Care Plus NJ

CarePlus NJ was founded in 1978, and was established as Mid-Bergen Community Mental Health Center to provide "high quality, low cost" mental health services.   Since then, our mission, vision and values have remained consistent with the foundations upon which we were founded.  CarePlus acknowledges, plans for, and meets the needs of the families, businesses and communities of New Jersey. CarePlus New Jersey’s commitment to quality of life can be seen through the full array of services and programs catering to adults, families, children, adolescents, senior citizens, businesses and the community at large. We offer high-risk-emergency response 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; provide behavioral healthcare and coordination of primary healthcare; help people cope with emotional issues in their lives and promote independence through employment and psychological supports.

Our Mission
This Agency is dedicated to excellence in mental health care and has a commitment to life-long support needed by individuals and their families to ensure that they achieve their full potential to improve the quality of their lives.

Our Vision

  • CarePlus strives to be a leader in the delivery of mental health, case management and focused health care services through the effective application of clinical and administrative cutting-edge technologies
  • The Agency is focused on quality and growth both in terms of the expansion of its continuum of clinical services and its geographic distribution system
  • CarePlus will support its staff’s educational goals and assist them in the pursuit of professional licenses and certifications through financial support and facilitation of relevant professional experiences
  • CarePlus seeks partnership with other healthcare or community organizations in pursing service opportunities

Our Values

  • CarePlus acknowledges and respects the social, spiritual and cultural experience of consumers. The involvement of the consumer and significant family members in treatment, recovery and ongoing social supports are cornerstones in the CarePlus Commitment to excellence
  • CarePlus respects consumer choice and is committed to maintaining access for populations in need
  • CarePlus views Agency staff as its most important resource. The growth and development of individuals and the group as a team is a high priority and an ongoing focus
  • CarePlus provides high-quality care for all segments of the population without discrimination by age, race, gender, economic status or religion
  • CarePlus has a long history of commitment to service, leadership and excellence in community based services

Our services include but are not limited to:

  • Advocacy    
  • Benefits Counseling
  • Case Management Services  
  • Child & Adolescent Counseling
  • Competitive Employment  
  • Couples Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention Services  
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Family Respite & Supportive Services  
  • Homeless Services
  • Ind., Fam. & Group Counseling  
  • Job Coaching Services
  • Job Readiness Services  
  • Linkage & Referral Services
  • Medical Care Coordination  
  • Medication Administration & Monitoring
  • Mobile Outreach  Primary Care Services
  • Psychiatric Evaluation  
  • Psychiatry Services
  • Psycho-education  
  • Recreational Therapies
  • Service Referral & Coordination  
  • Socialization Opportunities
  • Specialized Programs for Children  
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Services  
  • Supported Employment
  • Supportive Counseling  
  • Supportive Housing
  • Telephone Screening  
  • Transitional Housing
  • Vocational Counseling

To learn more about us, visit our Meet the Team Page.

Get to Know us

Read the biographies of the our Executive Staff

Brigitte Johnson
Chief Executive Officer

Joe Masciandaro
Founder

Jerry Joseph
Medical Director

Ilhan Yildirim
Chief Financial Officer

Jaime Arlia
Senior Vice President, Education and Consultation

Amie Del Sordo
Senior Vice President, Hospital and Community Services

Angela Mallon
Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Nicole Mc Quillen
Senior Vice President, Children and Family Services

Ann Marie Zihal
Senior Vice President, Clinical Services