Team Care

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About Team Care

TeamCare NJ was established with a commitment to delivering culturally sensitive and comprehensive mental health care. Their philosophy centers on meeting families where they are, both geographically and emotionally, to ensure access to tailored, effective interventions.

By leveraging a multidisciplinary team and emphasizing family collaboration, TeamCare NJ strives to create positive change in children, adolescents, and families struggling with behavioral and mental health challenges. Their approach combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the unique cultural and familial needs of the communities they serve, particularly those in the Jewish community.

Programs and services offered at Team Care

TeamCare NJ provides Intensive In-Community (IIC) services, a short-term clinical intervention program for children and adolescents aged 5 to 21 who experience mental health or behavioral challenges. Key aspects of this program include:

• Licensed Therapists: Skilled clinicians with expertise in ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting, and family dynamics.


• Custom-Tailored Interventions: Up to two hours of therapy per week designed to address the specific needs of each child and family.


• Support for Families: Guidance for parents to improve communication, manage behaviors, and foster healthier family dynamics.


• Child-Centered Therapy: Helping young clients process emotions, develop coping skills, and enhance daily functioning.

The program is accessible through PerformCare and is fully covered for eligible families. TeamCare NJ also provides support in navigating the referral and eligibility process to make services as accessible as possible.

Jewish Community Experience

TeamCare NJ is deeply attuned to the needs of the Jewish community, offering culturally sensitive care tailored to its values and traditions. Recognizing the importance of integrating cultural understanding into mental health services, TeamCare NJ ensures that their clinicians respect and align with the cultural backgrounds of their clients.

This sensitivity extends to family dynamics, religious practices, and community-specific concerns, allowing them to provide effective care that resonates with the families they serve. By focusing on building trust and fostering respect, they aim to create a supportive environment where Jewish families feel understood and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.

Approaches

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Art Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Family Therapy
• Mindfulness and Meditation
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Concerns

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Bereavement & Grief
• Depression
• Emotion regulation
• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Oppositional defiance disorder
• Parenting
• Relationships
• Transitions & Change
• Trauma

Payment Details

Payment for Intensive In-Community (IIC) services through TeamCare NJ is fully covered for eligible families, as the program is funded by PerformCare. Families do not incur out-of-pocket costs, ensuring accessible care for children and adolescents in need of mental health support.