Psychiatric Technician II Cert (N)

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision and dental

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking an aide to provide basic patient care under nursing supervision in the Adult Psychiatry department. The role supports patient condition updates and reports changes as directed by the nursing team.

Required: high school diploma; preferred: BA in psychology. Strong communication, time management, and adaptability are essential for success in a fast-paced mental health setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.
• Obtain information on patient condition and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with overall patient comfort and safety in a psychiatric setting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s in psychology or related field (preferred)

Job description

Facility:Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802Department:1001 Adult Psychiatry 200 NorthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6:30am - 7:00pmWork 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).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