Psychiatric Technician

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, encompassing six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics. The organization has been recognized with numerous honors for workplace excellence, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times, and acknowledged by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024). Forbes also recognized CoxHealth as one of the Best Employers for New Grads, and Healthcare Innovation listed it among the Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). The Psychiatric Technician role involves providing basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff, obtaining information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reporting any changes in patient condition. CoxHealth operates with a mission to improve the health of the communities they serve, a vision to be the best for those who need them, and values centered on safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.