Psychiatric Technician - Older Adult Psychiatry - Day Shift

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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.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

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

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

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:
▪ Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame