Inpatient Transportation & Mental Health Technician

Freedom Behavioral Hospital Greenville; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is seeking a compassionate Transportation Technician/Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support both our inpatient unit and Intensive Outpatient Program. This dual-role safely transports patients to and from the facility, appointments, and approved community activities.

You will provide direct patient care, assist with ADLs, monitor behaviors, and participate in therapeutic activities within a safe, recovery-focused environment while communicating with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable MVR.
• CPR Certification required (or obtained within orientation).
• Behavioral Management/CPI Certification required (or obtained within orientation).
• Experience in behavioral health, patient transport, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from the hospital, IOP program, appointments, and approved community activities.
• Operate hospital vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and facility policies.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate transportation logs and documentation.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide supervision as needed.
• Assist with meals pickup, supply transport, and other transportation-related duties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Crisis de-escalation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

Behavioral Management CPI Certification

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is seeking a compassionate Transportation Technician/Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support both our inpatient unit and Intensive Outpatient Program. This dual-role safely transports patients to and from the facility, appointments, and approved community activities.

You will provide direct patient care, assist with ADLs, monitor behaviors, and participate in therapeutic activities within a safe, recovery-focused environment while communicating with