Psychiatric Technician - Child-Adolescent Psychiatry

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Unit provides specialized care for patients ages 5 to 17 experiencing acute mental health needs. This 16-bed unit is dedicated to creating a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment where young patients can begin their journey toward healing. Patient safety is our top priority, and our team is committed to delivering compassionate, developmentally appropriate care that supports mental and emotional wellness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field
• Previous experience with mental health or age specific population
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Up to $900 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 12 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $0.50 Certification pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED