Behavioral Health Transport Specialist

Oceans Healthcare; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare seeks a Driver to provide transportation for patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, supporting the therapeutic milieu and safety. The role emphasizes safe driving, pre-trip checks, and timely pickups and drops under supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 6 months of psychiatric patient experience; CPR certification and de-escalation training are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, to write and to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Must work well with diverse populations.
• Must be in good physical and mental health with empathy and integrity.
• Must complete CPR certification and Oceans approved de-escalation program.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe transportation for patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders.
• Maintains supervision of patients and ensures safety; does not leave patients unattended.
• Performs routing vehicle checks prior to use and follows safety policies.
• Communicates with Transportation Coordinator to schedule pickups/drop-offs and informs families as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Empathy & patient communication

De-escalation techniques

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months psychiatric-patient experience

Job description

Oceans Healthcare seeks a Driver to provide transportation for patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, supporting the therapeutic milieu and safety. The role emphasizes safe driving, pre-trip checks, and timely pickups and drops under supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 6 months of psychiatric patient experience; CPR certification and de-escalation training are required.