DRIVER/MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (CHESTER COUNTY)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Van Driver/Mental Health Technician for their Chester County location. The successful candidate will provide compassionate behavioral health services, transporting children and adolescents to various programs, while assisting patients with their needs. The role requires a valid Driver's License, a clean driving record, and 2 years of experience in mental health care. This position plays a crucial role in supporting patient transportation and ensuring safety during travel.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Experience of 2 years as Mental Health Technician required.
• Previous experience working with physically or emotionally disabled preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and adolescents to and from their homes and programs.
• Assist patients and family members in and out of vehicles.
• Help load and unload belongings for passengers requiring assistance.

Skills

Clean driving record

Experience transporting/driving passengers

Knowledge of Verbal De-escalation techniques

Handling patients with disabilities

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Van Driver/Mental Health Technician to join our Horsham Clinic Team in our Chester County location! The role involves providing compassionate behavioral health services to patients of various ages and populations throughout the surrounding areas across 3 campuses (Ambler, Broomall and Coatesville, PA).

A successful candidate should be punctual, pleasant, and flexible. The Van Driver will transport children and adolescents to and from their homes and the partial program according to scheduled hours; transport in‑patients to scheduled appointments and back to the hospital as scheduled; transport family members to and from the various programs as scheduled; assist patients and/or family members in and out of the vehicles, and help load and unload belongings for those passengers requiring assistance.

The Horsham Clinic is a 206‑bed private behavioral healthcare facility located on a beautiful 55‑acre suburban campus in Montgomery County. We are minutes from Philadelphia and serve patients and families from southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Horsham Clinic provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record and background checks
• Experience transporting/driving passengers is required; two or more years previous experience preferred
• Previous experience working with the physically or emotionally disabled preferred
• School bus driving experience, working with school age children is a plus
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have no more than 6 points on license
• Must have no DUI’s
• Must have a clean driving record and background checks
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have 2 years MHT experience
• Must be knowledgeable with Verbal De‑escalation and Handle With Care techniques

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 character protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.