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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Nursing Assistant — Mental Health to join their care team in Baltimore, MD. This role supports nursing staff by delivering hands-on patient care in behavioral health and related clinical settings. The position is open at multiple federal-grade levels (GS-03 through GS-05), with responsibilities and required experience increasing by grade.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide direct patient/resident care under the direction of licensed nursing staff
• Assist with activities of daily living, observation, and documentation of physical and emotional status
• Support therapeutic interventions and contribute to patient recovery plans
• Use basic diagnostic/treatment equipment (e.g., bladder scanner, blood glucose monitor, specimen collection)
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Recognize and respond to emergent patient situations and escalate to supervisors when needed
• Serve as a peer mentor or preceptor at the full-performance level (GS-5)

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Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship may be required for this position where lawful and job-related. Applicants who do not meet citizenship requirements will not be automatically excluded if the Confidential Client determines a lawful exception applies.
• Experience/Education (applicants may be considered at GS-03 to GS-05 depending on qualifications):
  • GS-03 (Entry level): Six months general experience OR one year of post–high-school education with related coursework OR completion of an intensive occupational training program related to nursing assistant duties.
  • GS-04 (Intermediate): One year of specialized experience as a Nursing Assistant or related medical field experience (LPN, health technician, corpsman, etc.), or two years post–high-school with related coursework.
  • GS-05 (Full performance): One year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS-04 OR a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in health-related coursework.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and support nursing care plans
  • Strong observational skills to detect physical and behavioral changes and report them promptly
  • Competency using common clinical equipment and supplies in basic procedures
  • Effective verbal communication with patients/residents, families, and healthcare team members
  • Ability to intervene in emergent situations (basic life support, bleeding control, behavioral crisis management) until additional help arrives
• Preferred: prior experience working in a mental health setting
• Physical requirements and other job-specific conditions apply per Confidential Client policy

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Compensation & Schedule

• Salary range: $43,637 - $71,247 per year (pay depends on selected grade/level and qualifications). This posting complies with applicable pay transparency rules for Maryland.
• Employment type: Full-Time and Contractor opportunities may be available
• Location: Baltimore, MD — on-site clinical work in mental health care settings
• Schedule: shifts and hours vary by assignment; candidates should be available for clinical schedules as required by the hiring site

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Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Work on a multidisciplinary team delivering care in behavioral health and related settings
• Opportunity for career progression from entry-level (GS-03) to full-performance (GS-05)
• Competitive salary range and meaningful clinical experience supporting vulnerable patient populations
• Training, mentorship, and opportunities to serve as a preceptor at advanced levels

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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