About the Role

Hello,

I hope you are doing well. I am reaching out regarding an exceptional opportunity with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) at their new Crisis Receiving & Stabilization Center located in Newark, NJ.

Rutgers is launching a new 24 hour Evaluation & Treatment Center and is seeking experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to join the inaugural team. This is a high visibility initiative and an excellent opportunity for clinicians who thrive in fast paced, high acuity psychiatric settings.

Position Details
Role: PMHNP Crisis Stabilization Unit
Openings: (6) Full time PMHNPs + (1) PRN PMHNP
Type: Locums or Locums to Perm
Location:
Rutgers UBHC
Newark, NJ 07103

Start Date:
Orientation begins April 6th, 2026 all providers must be available Monday Friday that week.

Duration:
Minimum 8 weeks; likely 13+ weeks with extensions. Strong performers may be offered permanent positions.

Schedule:
24 hour Evaluation & Treatment Center. One PMHNP per shift. No on call required.

Compensation:
$100/hr.

Clinical Scope
The PMHNP will work within a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) focusing on rapid assessment and stabilization not long term treatment. Responsibilities include:

Psychiatric evaluations, MSEs, and risk assessments
Crisis management and trauma informed de escalation
Initiating and managing psychotropic medications
Short term therapy and psychoeducation
Ordering/interpretation of labs and diagnostics
Close collaboration with RNs and on site Psychiatrist (CMO)
This is a new facility; providers should expect a dynamic environment with evolving workflows.

Requirements
Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
FNPs will not be considered
Active New Jersey APRN license
Active BLS
EPIC EMR experience (required)
DEA with a New Jersey address
Recent experience in high acuity psychiatric or crisis stabilization settings
Detox experience is strongly preferred
Onboarding & Required Submittals
Providers must have:

TB test within the past year (or ability to obtain immediately)
Full prescriptive authority and active prescribing history
Interview Process
Virtual Microsoft Teams interview with Tino Tran & Rob Henke
Final round with Director of Behavioral Health
Interviews must be completed this week or next

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, please reply with your updated CV and the best time for a brief call.

Looking forward to connecting with you.

Daniel Moore
National Recruitment Manager

Job Details

• Location: New Jersey, United States
• Salary: 100.00 – 100.00 US Dollar . USD Hourly