University Behavioral Associates (UBA)

University Behavioral Associates (UBA) is an innovative behavioral health management services organization founded in partnership with the Montefiore Einstein Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. UBA is committed to educating the public, patients and families about psychiatric and substance use disorders. We want to help overcome biases and preconceptions sometimes associated with emotional and behavioral problems.

We work hand in hand with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences to help patients overcome a wide range of substance use and behavioral disorders through our uniquely designed inpatient and outpatient services and treatments. The department also has a comprehensive emergency and crisis program, one of the most advanced neuropsychiatric service centers and an exceptional recovery plan for those with a dual diagnosis of substance use and psychiatric disorders.

University Behavioral Associates is one of the first provider-driven behavioral health companies that manages the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services, including clinical services, at all levels of mental health and substance use disorder care. UBA is connected to a network of global leaders in behavioral healthcare, behavioral healthcare information technology, academic psychiatry and clinical research.

We know that good mental health is integral to overall health. Untreated psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety or addiction are associated with more adverse outcomes than most other health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer.

Our comprehensive behavioral management services are designed to manage our patients’ full spectrum of medical and behavioral healthcare needs. We are committed to educating the public, patients and families about psychiatric and substance use disorders to help overcome biases and preconceptions that are sometimes associated with emotional and behavioral problems.

Using a collaborative team approach, we are committed to providing access to care across multiple diagnoses, provided by highly skilled physicians through specialized health programs that focus on the treatment of both medical and behavioral conditions and risk factors. We offer care management in the following behavioral health areas:

• Addictions and substance use disorders
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Child/Adolescent issues
• Couples/Marital counseling
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Family therapy
• Grief counseling
• Life enrichment
• Medication management
• Parenting skills
• Relationship issues
• Sexuality
• Stress management
• Trauma recovery

We know that behavioral health requires coordination across medical and social needs. We connect our patients to a full spectrum of innovative behavioral management programs, and our services are designed to enhance the relationship between patients and behavioral healthcare providers by:

• Assisting clients with employment services to maintain self-sufficiency
• Assisting clients with accessing other needed social services and benefits
• Conducting outreach to patients and their families
• Helping patients access needed mental health and substance abuse treatment
• Providing wellness services to improve family stability and child welfare, including relationship and parenting education.

We serve the local community by providing services and programs for family members of all ages to promote overall health and wellness. Our children and family services include:

• Family Treatment and Rehabilitation Program (FTR)
• Healthy Moms and Babies Program
• HERO Dads Program
• Multisystemic Therapy for Prevention Program (MST-PREV)
• Supporting Healthy Relationships Program (SHR)

We know that accessing services and negotiating the complex treatment and social service system can be confusing and complicated. With our care management services, we help connect our clients to the appropriate behavioral treatment providers, including:

• UBA Case Management Services (CMS)
• UBA Home Health Program

Additionally, we offer assistance with employment and re-employment education and training to support employees in achieving their career advancement goals. Our workforce development programs include:

• Montefiore Einstein Health Professions
• Montefiore Einstein Workforce Investment Organization (WIO)
• Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG) Program
• Wellness, Comprehensive Assessment, Rehabilitation and Employment (WeCARE) Program

Our programs are equipped to provide behavioral health services in person or via our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. Most insurance providers offer coverage for our services—please call to inquire. Additionally, multilingual or interpreter services may be available.