CNA Behavioral Health
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Job Summary
Job Title: CNA / Nurse Assistant Behavioral Health (Inpatient Psych)
Location: Largo MD
Shift: Days 3x12s (7:30 AM 8:00 PM)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Every Other Weekend 36 Hours/Week
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for an inpatient Behavioral Health unit. This role supports adult and geriatric patients in a 28-bed locked psychiatric unit. The ideal candidate will have strong behavioral health experience and be confident in crisis intervention de-escalation and managing assaultive behaviors.
First-time travelers are welcome. One year of experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Obtain vital signs and perform room/patient safety checks
- Support therapeutic treatment modalities and group activities
- Assist with ambulation feeding bathing and hygiene care
- Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Manage assaultive behavior using approved behavior management strategies
- Recognize medication side effects and report concerns
- Participate in milieu management and therapeutic communication
- Follow isolation precautions and safety procedures
- Support emergency response situations (CPR rapid response restraints application)
Required Qualifications
- Active Maryland CNA License
- BLS (AHA only)
- CPI Certification (Calm Every Storm online accepted)-Preferred
- Minimum 1 year of CNA experience
- Strong behavioral health experience required
