Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner. Job in Newark Gr8Jobs

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