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CoxHealth

Psychiatric Technician - Adult Psychiatry

CoxHealth, Springfield, Missouri, United States

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Summary

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek.

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.

Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.

Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.

Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.

Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:

Benefits | CoxHealth

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

Up to $1,800 Sign-On Bonus

Up to 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

Career Ladder up to $1.00

Job Summary

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.

Job Requirements

Education

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field

Experience

Preferred: Previous experience with mental health or age specific population

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Exhibits valuable time management skills

Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment

Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame