Transportation Driver

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop; Farmerville (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop is actively hiring a Transportation Driver for its Intensive Outpatient Program in Farmerville, Louisiana. This role is essential for ensuring safe transportation of patients and assisting with their daily needs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and preferably prior experience in transporting patients. The position offers health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, valid state driver’s license.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in healthcare or behavioral health transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe transportation of IOP patients.
• Assist mental health staff in patient care.
• Ensure smooth functioning of program activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop is Currently Seeking an Experienced and Motivated Transportation Driver to Join our Intensive Outpatient Team in Farmerville, Louisiana.

Freedom Behavioral is looking for a vital part of our Intensive Outpatient Program! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees. Previous experience caring for adult/geriatric patients is a plus. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, apply now! We are looking forward to adding members to our team!

Position Summary

• Coordinates safe transportation of IOP patients to and from their residences/appointments as well as meal pick up.
• Provides assistance to mental health services staff for patient care activities.
• The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the transporting of patients to and from the facility site, assistance in the overall day-to-day functioning of the program including aiding other staff in patient chart production, meal provision, answering telephones and supervision of patients during staff break periods.
• The Mental Health Worker/Transportation Driver is responsible for communicating to staff any problematic or clinical issues that occur during his/her supervision of or transportation of patients.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or Experience Required

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

License:

• Current, valid state driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association. (Will provide service or renewal if needed)

Experience:

• Transporting patients or passengers in a 10–12 passenger van or similar vehicle. (Preferred)
• 1–2 years of driving or transportation experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, or similar setting. (Preferred)

Additional Requirement

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism and demonstrate patience and compassion with patients
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Basic problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in dynamic situations
• Basic computer skills for documentation and scheduling systems
• Understanding of basic medical and psychiatric conditions preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post‑offer drug test and federal background investigation.