Psychiatric Technician II-1

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a patient-care assistant for the Cox North facility in Springfield, MO, to support nursing staff in the 1001 Adult Psychiatry department. Night shift schedule with 36 hours per week, requiring strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Education begins with a high school diploma; preferred Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field and prior mental health experience. Candidates must obtain department certifications within the designated time frame.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field
• Preferred: Experience in mental health or age-specific populations

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff and report changes in condition

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Analytical/problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Facility

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

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

Department

1001 Adult Psychiatry 200 North

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Night 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

Honors

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

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.

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:

• Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame