Psychologist

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Travel between two hospitals

Job summary

CoxHealth in Missouri seeks a licensed psychologist to provide diagnostic and treatment services, including individual, group, family, health and behavioral interventions. You will conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver care as part of an interdisciplinary team across two hospitals, with travel between sites as needed.

Required: Doctorate in clinical psychology and MO licensure; 1–3 years' related experience.

Qualifications

• Required: Doctorate in clinical, counseling psychology from an APA-Approved program.
• Preferred: Specialized training in clinical/health psychology.
• Experience: 1–3 years related practice including post-doctoral work.
• Licensure: MO State Psychologist License or license-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide therapy for patients and families.
• Deliver a full range of behavioral health services within an interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care with providers, nurses and leadership; may supervise and train staff.
• May travel between two hospitals up to 30 minutes apart as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Therapy delivery

Self-directed

Age-specific care

Education

Doctorate in clinical psychology

Job description

Facility: Medical South: 3525 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1114 Psychological Services SGF Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: M-F 8:30 to 5:00 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, 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).

Licensed, or license-eligible clinician with experience providing clinical diagnostic and treatment services which can include individual, group, family, health and behavior interventions, and/or psychological testing. The clinician will conduct a variety of psychosocial assessments and provide care for patients through therapeutic use of self and/or the patient care/problem solving process to assist the patient and family to achieve basic healthcare goals. The clinician is a member of an interdisciplinary team that is responsible for working collaboratively with providers, nurses, leadership and other team members to ensure development and implementation of appropriate standards. May be asked to provide clinical coverage in other areas of the hospital, consistent with training and experience guidelines and needs to have flexibility in traveling between two hospitals 30 minutes apart. As need is derived by the department, the clinician may be asked to provide program consultation, staff education, and/or supervision and training.

Education

• Required: Doctorate in clinical, counseling psychology or other eligible degree from an APA-Approved program.
• Preferred: Specialized training (e.g., coursework, internship, post-doctoral fellowship) in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and/or health psychology.

Experience

• Required: 1-3 years related experience - experience can include post-doctoral, and/or independent practice

Skills

• Able to conduct assessment and treatment of patients in area(s) of assigned operations.
• Able to integrate work activities into multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must be self-directed as will work alone at times.
• Carry out essential functions of the job with potential expansion of responsibility.
• Familiar with age specific needs for patient populations served.
• Clinical capability to provide full range of behavioral health services to medical and to psychiatric patient populations.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: MO State Psychologist License

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.