Psychiatric Technician II-1

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Adult Psychiatry department (Cox North). You will provide basic patient care under the direction of the nursing staff during night shifts and gather patient information for timely reporting of condition changes.

Applicants should have a High School diploma; a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field is preferred. Prior mental health or geriatric experience is helpful, and department certifications must be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field.
• Previous experience with mental health or age-specific population is preferred.
• Must obtain department-specific certifications within the designated time frame.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

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 Department: 1001 Adult Psychiatry 200 North Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 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: 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

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