BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST (MHT)

Millwood-Hospital; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Millwood Hospital (a UHS affiliated hospital) in Arlington, TX seeks a dependable Behavioral Health Transportation Specialist on an as-needed (PRN) schedule to transport behavioral health patients safely and efficiently. The role requires excellent driving and customer service, with a focus on patient safety in transit.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Texas driver's license, a clean driving record, strong communication skills, and the ability to assist patients with mobility devices.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year experience with mental health populations preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Clean driving record (Verifiable).
• 1 year experience driving passenger van (up to 15 passengers) preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge preferred.
• Ability to pass initial and periodic drug screening.
• Ability to pass background check.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance practices.
• Strong communication with patients and team members.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate shuttle van to transport patients between facilities, appointments, and community locations.
• Assist patients with boarding and disembarking, providing courteous support while ensuring their safety throughout transit.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections, perform basic maintenance checks, and report any mechanical issues promptly.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety protocols, and company policies to maintain a secure transportation environment.
• Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, and vehicle condition in accordance with organizational standards.
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and other stakeholders to coordinate schedules and address any transportation needs or concerns.
• Handle heavy lifting when assisting patients with mobility devices or luggage as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Reliability and punctuality

Heavy lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Who We Are:

Millwood Hospital (a UHS affiliated hospital) is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Millwood’s caring, and multidisciplinary staff has successfully provided inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults since 1971. Millwood Hospital is located in Arlington, TX in the heart of the city. It is 5 minutes away from AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys. The hospital is less than 35 minutes from DFW International Airport. Millwood Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited hospital with a solid reputation in the community and is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

Website: https://millwoodhospital.com/

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS (MHT's)

We are seeking a dependable and professional Behavioral Health Transportation Specialists (who are MHT's)to transport behavioral health patients safely and efficiently on a PRN (as-needed) schedule. The ideal candidate will possess excellent driving skills, strong customer service abilities, and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all passengers. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care by ensuring reliable transportation within our DFW community.

Work hours: This is a PRN (as needed) schedule. Must be able to work a flexible/split schedule for early morning routes and late afternoon transports

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Safely operate shuttle van to transport patients between facilities, appointments, and community locations.
• Assist patients with boarding and disembarking, providing courteous support while ensuring their safety throughout transit.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections, perform basic maintenance checks, and report any mechanical issues promptly.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety protocols, and company policies to maintain a secure transportation environment.
• Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, and vehicle condition in accordance with organizational standards.
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and other stakeholders to coordinate schedules and address any transportation needs or concerns.
• Handle heavy lifting when assisting patients with mobility devices or luggage as required.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience working with mental health populations of all ages preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver License
• Clean Driving Record (Verifiable)
• One (1) year experience driving passenger van preferred (up to 15 passengers)
• Basic mechanical knowledge preferred
• Ability to pass initial and periodic drug screening
• Ability to pass background check
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance practices.
• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with patients and team members.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and handle physically demanding tasks associated with transporting patients.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and adherence to safety standards in previous driving roles.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.