Driver/Behavioral Health Associate PTA

Acadia Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a part-time Driver/BHA for the Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems IOP program in Lafayette, LA. The role involves transporting outpatient adults and/or adolescents to and from the facility, with opportunities to pick up floor shifts as needed.

Responsibilities include patient transport for admissions and discharges, ensuring seatbelts are worn, maintaining vehicle logs, and completing transportation documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training offered).
• First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Pick up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Transport patients for admissions and discharges.
• Ensure passengers wear seatbelts before starting the vehicle.
• Drive company vehicle to pick-up supplies or equipment as needed.
• Respond to on-call schedule as required.
• Accurately complete all transportation documentation.
• Maintain vehicle logs and report maintenance issues.
• Keep company vehicles clean and functional.
• Provide a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers; prioritize patient safety; address complaints.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems IOP program located on Rue De Belier in Lafayette, La is seeking Part Time Drivers. Driver/BHA will assist in transporting outpatient adults and/or adolescents to and from the facility and may pick up floor shifts as well.

Purpose Statement

Responsible for safely transporting patients to and from appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events.

Essential Functions

• Pick up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Transport patients for admissions and discharges.
• Assure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts before the vehicle is started.
• Drive company facility vehicle to pick-up supplies or equipment, as needed.
• Respond and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.
• Accurately and appropriately complete all transportation documentation.
• Maintain vehicle log(s) and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
• Ensure all company vehicles are kept clean and functional.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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