Crisis Transport Driver - Behavioral Health

Highland Rivers Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Vehicle Operator to transport individuals to Emergency Receiving Facilities, such as Crisis Stabilization Units or hospitals, as directed by law enforcement or behavioral health professionals.

The role requires maintaining vehicle operation training and adhering to agency transport policies. The position involves scheduling, documentation, and flexible hours to ensure timely arrivals and safe transport for those served.

Qualifications

• Operate motor vehicles to transport voluntary individuals as assigned to CSU or hospital.
• Maintain all training necessary to operate a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor vehicles to transport voluntary individuals from a community location to a CSU or hospital as identified by law enforcement or a behavioral health provider.
• Maintain all training necessary to operate a state vehicle and transport individuals.
• Complete and maintain all reports, transportation logs.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained and reports turned in to the Health & Safety officer each month.
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding transportation of individuals and follows established policies and procedures regarding calling in for unscheduled absences.
• Uses time management and maintains schedule.
• Uses initiative and judgement to assure that circumstances requiring special attention are referred to the supervisor and/or director.
• Work flexible hours to ensure that individuals arrive to their destination at the appropriate time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is seeking a Vehicle Operator to transport individuals to Emergency Receiving Facilities, such as Crisis Stabilization Units or hospitals, as directed by law enforcement or behavioral health professionals.

The role requires maintaining vehicle operation training and adhering to agency transport policies. The position involves scheduling, documentation, and flexible hours to ensure timely arrivals and safe transport for those served.