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Psychiatric Technician

CoxHealth, Springfield, MO, United States


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

Department
1002 Adult Psychiatry 200-C North

Scheduled Weekly Hours
24

Hours
10:30pm-7am

Work Shift
Night 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, five 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 refer to the benefits page at CoxHealth.

Job Description
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.

Obtain information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff and report any changes in patient condition.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field (preferred)

Experience

Previous experience with mental health or age‑specific population (preferred)

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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