Psychiatric Technician II Cert (N)

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO, is seeking a caregiver to provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff in the Child Adolescent Psychiatry department. The role supports information gathering and communication about patient condition during day-shift hours (20 hours per week).

Education includes a high school diploma; a bachelor’s in psychology is preferred. Experience in mental health or age-specific populations is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.
• Previous experience with mental health or age-specific population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.
• Obtain information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff and report any changes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Job description

Facility:Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802Department:1003 Child Adol Psych 100 NorthScheduled Weekly Hours:20Hours:6:30 AM - 3:00 PMWork 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, 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob 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