What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Technician - Older Adult Psychiatry - Day Shift position at CoxHealth?
Facility:
Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802
Department:
1002 Adult Psychiatry 200-C North
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM alternating with 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
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:
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.
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:
Older Adult Psychiatry is a 14-bed inpatient unit that serves adults aged 50 and older who are experiencing acute mental health challenges. The unit is grounded in two core priorities: safety and teamwork. A safe environment for both patients and staff is achieved through a strong culture of collaboration, which in turn supports a focused and effective therapeutic environment.
Patients on C200 have access to a variety of structured therapeutic activities each day. These include individual and group psychotherapy sessions led by a licensed psychologist, as well as additional group sessions facilitated by the unit’s recreational/music therapist, psychiatric technicians, nurses, and community partners. External resources such as AA/NA groups, pet therapy, art therapy, and services from the Center for Addictions (CFA) further enhance the therapeutic experience.
Additional Information About The Position For Qualified Candidates
▪ 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:
▪ Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame
Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802
Department:
1002 Adult Psychiatry 200-C North
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM alternating with 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
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 by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a 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.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
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.
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.
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Older Adult Psychiatry is a 14-bed inpatient unit that serves adults aged 50 and older who are experiencing acute mental health challenges. The unit is grounded in two core priorities: safety and teamwork. A safe environment for both patients and staff is achieved through a strong culture of collaboration, which in turn supports a focused and effective therapeutic environment.
Patients on C200 have access to a variety of structured therapeutic activities each day. These include individual and group psychotherapy sessions led by a licensed psychologist, as well as additional group sessions facilitated by the unit’s recreational/music therapist, psychiatric technicians, nurses, and community partners. External resources such as AA/NA groups, pet therapy, art therapy, and services from the Center for Addictions (CFA) further enhance the therapeutic experience.
Additional Information About The Position For Qualified Candidates
- Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
- $0.50 Certification pay (AAPT)
- $0.50 BS-Psych pay
- Career Ladder up to $1
▪ 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:
▪ Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame