Nursing Assistant-Mental Health

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Experience, Education or Training: Must meet one of the following: Six months of general experience demonstrating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant; OR One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation; OR Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related training program of less than one year as a NA. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7402(d). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupatio