New Jersey

Behavioral Health Resources in New Jersey

Job search support is provided for the following behavioral health disciplines:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
• Peer Recovery Support Specialist
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
• Behavioral Health Therapist
• Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatrist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Addiction Medicine Physician

Additional Resources:

• Department of Human Services | Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Home (nj.gov)

Incentive programs for behavioral health professionals:

• Behavioral Health Loan Redemption Program (hesaa.org)
• Department of Human Services | New Student Loan Redemption Program to Support Home and Community-Based Workers (nj.gov)

Pipeline and pathway programs into behavioral health fields:

• New Jersey HOSA Future Health Professionals
• New Jersey Area Health Education Program AHEC

3RNET has resources from across the nation to support behavioral health professionals and people interested in pursuing a behavioral health career. View 3RNET’s behavioral health professionals’ resources here.

J-1 Visas in New Jersey

If you want to obtain a J-1 Visa Waiver in New Jersey, here’s what you need to do:

1. Start your job search about 18 months prior to when you want to start working.
2. Find a job at an eligible J-1 site in our state. You can search for J-1 eligible jobs on 3RNET. Start your J-1 job search in New Jersey now.
3. Connect with the J-1 contact to ask questions and learn about additional steps you may need to take.

There is no timeline for submission of J-1 Visa Waiver and H1-B applications in New Jersey. These applications are accepted year round. The opportunities for physicians are very limited and we do not provide direct recruitment services for candidates.

Specialties are considered for placement in the State Designated Children Hospitals and New Jersey Trauma Hospitals for J-1 and H1-B applicants. New Jersey does participate in the State Conrad 30 program which has several slots available.

This office primary focus is licensed ambulatory care positions for federal qualified health centers. This Department policy is completely discretionary, voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time. The submission of a complete waiver package to the Department does not ensure that the Department will recommend a waiver. In all instances, the Department reserves the right to recommend or decline any request for a waiver.

To request a State of New Jersey Conrad 30 waiver recommendation letter, candidates need to:

1. Apply for a J-1 Visa waiver through the U.S. Department of State
2. Get a waiver review case number from U.S. Department of State
3. Complete an application which is obtained on our web page; and
4. Send the application and all required information to:

Linda D. Anderson, Project Director
New Jersey Depatment of Health and Senior Services, Office of Primary Care

New Jersey J-1 Visa Waiver / Conrad 30 Program

The Department 's policy is completely discretionary, voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time. The submission of a complete waiver package to the Department does not ensure that the Department will recommend a waiver. In all instances, the Department reserves the right to recommend or decline any request for a waiver.

Health Care Employers in New Jersey

You'll find jobs on 3RNET from these types of health care employers in New Jersey:

• Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
• Community Health Centers (CHCs)
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment sites
• National Health Service Corps Scholar sites
• Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)

We have compiled a basic overview to help you understand more about the various safety net health care facilities. View 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities here.

Job Search Resources for New Jersey

We’re here to help. 3RNET has several resources for health professionals searching for a job:

• 3RNET’s Loan Repayment Program Guide 
• 3RNET’s Guide on Health Professional Shortage Areas
• 3RNET’s Guide to Navigating the J-1 Waiver Job Search
• 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities
• 3RNET’s Resources for Behavioral Health Professionals

New Jersey's state-specific job resources for health care professionals:

• New Jersey Hospital Association
• New Jersey Primary Care Association
• National Health Service Corps
• New Jersey State Nurses Association

Learn more about New Jersey:

• New Jersey Official State Website

For New Jersey Employers

If you’re a health care employer in New Jersey and you’d like to post your jobs on 3RNET, please fill out our employer application form which will be sent to the New Jersey Network Coordinator.

If you have specific questions about using 3RNET in New Jersey, please contact 3RNET’s New Jersey Network Coordinator.