Psychiatric Technician - Adult Psychiatry

Summary

About Us

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 in Health Care by Newsweek.

• Named one of America s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.

• Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.

• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.

• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits CoxHealth

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $1,800 Sign-On Bonus

• Up to 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• Career Ladder up to $1.00

Job Summary

• 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.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred: Bachelor s Degree in psychology or related field
• Experience
  • Preferred: Previous experience with mental health or age specific population
• 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
  • BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment
  • Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame