Psychiatric Technician - Child-Adolescent Psychiatry at CoxHealth – Springfield, Missouri
CoxHealth
Springfield, Missouri, 65802, United States
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About This Position
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
Overview of Unit/Department
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.
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
- Up to $900 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 12 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
- Up to $0.50 BS pay
- Career Ladder up to $1
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Job Summary
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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.
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Job Requirements
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Education
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Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
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Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field
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Experience
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Preferred: Previous experience with mental health or age specific population
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Skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Exhibits valuable time management skills
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Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
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Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
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BLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employment
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Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame
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Job Location
Springfield, Missouri, 65802, United States
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