Psychiatric Technician - Adult Psychiatry - Day Shift

Facility:

Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802

Department:

1000 Adult Psychiatry 300 North

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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 by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a 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.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.​
• Healthcare Innovation'sTop 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

Job Description:

Overview of Unit/DepartmentAdult Psychiatric Units I and II provide care for adult patients (ages 18–50) experiencing acute mental health needs. Each unit includes 21 beds, divided into two wings: a 14-bed lower acuity wing and a 7-bed higher acuity wing, allowing for tailored, patient-centered care. These units are built around a strong commitment to safety and creating a supportive, therapeutic environment that promotes healing and mental wellness. Staff play a vital role in fostering stability, trust, and recovery for patients during vulnerable moments in their lives. Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

Relocation bonus available if applicable

Up to $0.50 Certification pay (AAPT)

Up to $0.50 BS pay

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 frameEducation: ▪ Required: High School Diploma or equivalent ▪ Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related fieldExperience: ▪ Preferred: Previous experience with mental health or age specific populationSkills: ▪ 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: ▪ Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame