Psychiatric Technician - Adult Psychiatry

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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!

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

  • Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • Up to 20 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

  • Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

  • 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

      • Preferred: Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame

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Specialties:

  1. Nursing/Clinical Support

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Why CoxHealth?

Our health system includes six hospitals, over 100 clinics, and 530+ primary and specialty providers serving 25 counties. CoxHealth takes pride in being southwest Missouri’s first hospital system accredited by DNV Healthcare, a distinction awarded for our commitment to quality and patient safety. All six hospitals, along with our outpatient centers and provider-based clinics, have received this national accreditation through DNV’s National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations® program.  

Cox Medical Centers is the only facility in the region to receive the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet® designation, which recognizes excellence in nursing. We’re consistently identified among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access. Additionally, in 2025, CareChex by Quantros® ranked Cox Medical Centers in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide, as well as in our region and state, for medical excellence in overall hospital and surgical care.