Psychiatric Technician - Child-Adolescent Psychiatry - PRN

Overview

Facility: Cox Health South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1003 Child Adol Psych 100 North

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0

Hours: Varied

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Cox Health is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics. Cox Health 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.

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.

Cox Health 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. Cox Health 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 :
  Benefits | Cox Health

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.

• Career Ladder up to $1

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field

• Preferred:
  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

• Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame