Psychologist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO seeks a licensed (or license-eligible) clinician to provide diagnostic and treatment services, including individual, group, family therapies and psychological testing.

You will join an interdisciplinary team, conduct psychosocial assessments, and collaborate with providers to meet patient goals. Travel between Cox North and a second hospital 30 minutes apart may be required; 40 hours weekly, day shift.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-Approved program.
• Internship and practicum completed as part of graduate requirements.
• Provisional or Licensed Psychologist licensure to be obtained within MO timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and treatment services across individual, group, and family modalities.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and therapy to support patient goals.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and cover other areas as needed.

Skills

Assessment and treatment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Autonomous work

Patient-focused care

Flexibility in travel

Education

Doctorate in clinical psychology

APA-Approved program

Internship experience

Tools

Psychological testing

Job description

Facility and Schedule

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

Department: 1114 Psychological Services SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

About CoxHealth

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)

Job Description

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: Graduate or arranging to graduate with a Doctorate in clinical, counseling psychology or other eligible degree from an APA-Approved program within 180 days of hiring date.
• 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: Completion of internship and practicum as required for graduation
• 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: Provisional or Psychologist Licensure in the State of MO. License must be obtained within 120 days of hire date.
• Preferred: Licensed Professional Counselor
• 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.