Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Jobs
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant jobs are open from entry-level to senior aides across hospitals, inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential treatment centers, and community mental health centers, with specializations in crisis stabilization, geriatric psychiatry, and adolescent behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!
Job Summary and Qualifications
What qualifications you will need:
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We are seeking an experienced RN House Supervisor for our hospital to ensure that we deliver exceptional care to our OR patients. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you, who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!
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As a member of our team, you will respond to potential and/or actual emergencies with direct and appropriate actions. Is familiar with the incident command structure and is able to perform as initial incident commander in disaster/emergency events.
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You will display your strong and accurate clinical judgment and expert-nursing skills while following company polices including those related to confidentiality (written, verbal, electronic and digital).
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In collaboration with your healthcare team, you will facilitate patient admissions, transfers and staffing needs.
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You will provide coaching and manage staff performance as opportunities arise.
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As a House Supervisor in this unit, you will support staff in adoption of all Quality Initiatives and evidence-based practice.
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You will support hospital and nursing annual strategic plans, professional practice model, shared governance and essential nursing administrative functions.
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In order to provide a great patient experience, you will collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to coordinate care for an effective and current plan of care.
Requirements:
- Four years’ experience as a Registered Nurse is required.
- Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program (required)
- BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program at an accredited school of Nursing (preferred)
- Current licensure as an RN in the state of Virginia or current multi-state compact RN license with eligibility to practice in VA is required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (required)
No Travel Required
BenefitsLewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.
At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Psychiatric Nursing House Supervisor opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.
The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!
Job Summary and Qualifications
What qualifications you will need:
-
We are seeking an experienced RN House Supervisor for our hospital to ensure that we deliver exceptional care to our OR patients. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you, who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!
-
As a member of our team, you will respond to potential and/or actual emergencies with direct and appropriate actions. Is familiar with the incident command structure and is able to perform as initial incident commander in disaster/emergency events.
-
You will display your strong and accurate clinical judgment and expert-nursing skills while following company polices including those related to confidentiality (written, verbal, electronic and digital).
-
In collaboration with your healthcare team, you will facilitate patient admissions, transfers and staffing needs.
-
You will provide coaching and manage staff performance as opportunities arise.
-
As a House Supervisor in this unit, you will support staff in adoption of all Quality Initiatives and evidence-based practice.
-
You will support hospital and nursing annual strategic plans, professional practice model, shared governance and essential nursing administrative functions.
-
In order to provide a great patient experience, you will collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to coordinate care for an effective and current plan of care.
Requirements:
- Four years’ experience as a Registered Nurse is required.
- Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program (required)
- BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program at an accredited school of Nursing (preferred)
- Current licensure as an RN in the state of Virginia or current multi-state compact RN license with eligibility to practice in VA is required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (required)
No Travel Required
BenefitsLewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.
At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Psychiatric Nursing House Supervisor opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Who's Hiring
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission28
- Grand Canyon University6
- Emplify Health3
- Community Health Centers of America3
- Christian Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector15
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Education2
- Technology & Software1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric nursing assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with Basic Life Support certification
- Prior experience in a psychiatric, behavioral health, or acute care setting
- Crisis Prevention Institute or equivalent de-escalation training
- Ability to assist with patient restraints and follow facility safety protocols
- Familiarity with electronic health record documentation systems
- Strong communication skills for working within interdisciplinary treatment teams
Tips for Your Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Job Search
List your de-escalation certifications prominently
Employers screening psychiatric nursing assistant resumes look for Crisis Prevention Institute certification or equivalent training before soft skills. Put de-escalation credentials in a dedicated certifications section at the top, not buried in a paragraph of job duties.
Tailor your resume to the patient population
A forensic psychiatric unit and an adolescent residential program use the same job title but want very different experience. Match your resume's summary and bullet points to the specific population in each posting: geriatric, forensic, adolescent, or acute adult.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists psychiatric nursing assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your search by facility type
Filter openings by setting, not just title. State psychiatric hospitals, private inpatient units, and community mental health centers have different shift structures, patient ratios, and documentation systems. Knowing which environment suits your experience sharpens your applications.
Prepare scenario answers for behavioral interviews
Psychiatric nursing assistant interviews almost always include situational questions about restraint use, patient aggression, and reporting protocols. Prepare two or three specific examples from past roles that show your judgment under pressure, not just your familiarity with procedures.
Follow up with a clinically grounded thank-you note
Reference one specific patient-care detail discussed in the interview, such as the unit's acuity level or documentation system. A note that reflects clinical understanding stands out more than a generic message in settings where attention to detail is a core competency.
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most psychiatric nursing assistants?
The companies hiring the most psychiatric nursing assistants right now include Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Grand Canyon University, and Emplify Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Inpatient psychiatric hospitals and state-run behavioral health systems tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many psychiatric nursing assistant jobs are remote?
About 5% of psychiatric nursing assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, in-person nature of direct patient care in psychiatric settings. The small share of remote-eligible roles tends to cluster in care coordination, telehealth support, and crisis line assistance functions rather than bedside or unit-based positions.
How do you become a psychiatric nursing assistant?
Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then complete a nursing assistant or patient care technician training program, which typically includes both classroom instruction and clinical hours in a care setting. Obtain Basic Life Support certification and, where required by your state, pass a nursing assistant competency exam to get listed on the state registry. Pursue de-escalation training such as Crisis Prevention Institute certification before applying, since most psychiatric employers require or strongly prefer it. Entry-level roles in general acute care or residential facilities are a practical stepping stone to psychiatric-specific positions.
Can I get hired as a psychiatric nursing assistant with no experience?
Yes, some psychiatric facilities hire candidates with no prior paid experience if they hold a current nursing assistant certification, Basic Life Support credentials, and completed de-escalation training. Residential treatment programs and community mental health centers are often more open to new graduates than acute inpatient units. Volunteering or completing a clinical practicum in a behavioral health setting strengthens your application considerably, since employers want evidence you understand a psychiatric patient population before your first shift.
What does the psychiatric nursing assistant interview process look like?
Most psychiatric nursing assistant interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on certifications, availability, and shift flexibility, followed by an in-person interview with a nurse manager or clinical supervisor. Expect behavioral questions about handling patient aggression, following restraint protocols, and communicating with treatment team members. Some facilities add a brief skills assessment or require you to review and sign off on de-escalation and mandatory reporting policies during the interview itself before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nursing assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to psychiatric nursing assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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