Driver

Alvarado Parkway Institute of Behavioral Health; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Generous Paid Days Off

Job summary

Alvarado Parkway Institute of Behavioral Health in La Mesa, California seeks a Driver to ensure safe transport for adult psychiatric patients. The role includes communicating with clinical teams about patient needs and maintaining a clean vehicle. A Class B Driver’s license and prior experience are required. Enjoy benefits such as generous Paid Days Off, medical, dental, and a 401(k).

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, dependability, and the ability to handle driving in varying conditions. Join us in our mission to improve mental health and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current California Class B Driver’s license with passenger endorsement.
• Prior commercial driving experience required.
• Ability to speak, read, and follow oral and written directions in English.

Responsibilities

• Transport adult psychiatric patients to and from appointments ensuring safety.
• Communicate with clinical teams about patient status changes.
• Maintain a clean and safe vehicle.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is a free‑standing psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California. We provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and substance‑abuse care, including Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs. Alvarado Parkway Institute is San Diego’s leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance‑abuse care.

We are looking for a Driver to provide safe and timely transport of adult psychiatric patients. Drivers communicate with the clinical team members regarding patient status changes, and with coworkers to adjust routes as needed to efficiently transport clients to and from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport adult psychiatric patients to and from appointments and related activities while ensuring safety and comfort.

• Communicate with clinical and transportation teams about patient status changes and route adjustments.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and properly stocked vehicle.

• Follow all California transportation regulations and safety protocols.

Work Hours & Compensation

Required hours of availability:

• 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday
• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Weekends, with a weekend shift differential.

Qualifications

• Current California Class B Driver’s license with passenger endorsement – Current DL–51 required.
• Prior commercial driving experience required.
• Experience in working with an adult psychiatric population preferred but not required.
• Minimum high school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Ability to speak, read, and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Must be able to continuously sit for long periods while driving.
• Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate, including assisting clients as needed in boarding and disembarking vehicle.
• Must be dependable, honest, and industrious.
• Must have a positive attitude to meet schedules while dealing with traffic, detours, etc.
• Must be able to deal with the demands of driving during adverse conditions and inclement weather.
• Must have knowledge of the general area and/or ability to read and understand city street maps and guides.
• Must have basic knowledge of vehicles to check oil, water, fuel, and replenish as needed, and recognize any irregularities in performance or operation of the vehicle and report it.

Benefits

API offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time and part‑time employees including generous Paid Days Off (PDO) accrual, sick time, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k), accident insurance, long‑term care insurance, and legal assistance.

Our Mission

Alvarado Parkway Institute is committed to improving mental health and quality of life by helping people maximize their potential.