Mountainview Behavioral Hospital

40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

County:UnionCBSA Area:New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJOwnership:GovernmentType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Mountainview Behavioral Hospital is a government-affiliated psychiatric facility located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large metro setting and significant international population suggest a diverse community and potential openness to international staff. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth and exposure to a broad patient demographic.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Psychiatric
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 44
RN Count: 18
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Government

Licensure in New Jersey

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted: CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam: No
English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting: Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact: Yes

Comprehensive but manageable process

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ overview

Financials

Median $113,490

$83,900

10th

$154,440

90th

Cost of Living Index

112.47(12.47 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $100,904 (+7% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).