# Nursing Assistant (Mental Health)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e0110cfa-11cc-439c-8e75-f4196e35438c

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Bedford, MA
- Salary: 43925 – 71717 USD per year

## Summary

This is a nursing assistant role supporting veterans with mental health needs at a VA medical center, involving hands-on patient care, monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with clinical teams across various shifts. The role suits someone comfortable with direct care responsibilities, behavioral health work, and the structured environment of federal healthcare.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Cardiac Catheterization

## Required

- United States citizenship or eligible non-citizen
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- Six months general experience OR one year post-secondary education in nursing-related field OR completion of nursing assistant training program
- Current annual TB screening and Employee Health compliance

## Nice to have

- One year prior experience in mental health
- Experience as a licensed practical nurse, health technician, or hospital corpsman
- Two years post-secondary education in nursing, healthcare, psychology, or psychiatric technology

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890682300