What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Driver (IOP) position at Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop?
FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL IOP is seeking a FT Driver to their Intensive Outpatient Program!
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!
Coordinates safe transportation of IOP patients to and from their residences/appointments as well as meal pick up. Also 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/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
License: Current Motor Vehicle License with clean MVR
Experience: Minimum experience of transporting patients in a 10-12 passenger van or similar type of vehicle. 1-2 years experience preferred.
Additional Requirement
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Effective organizational skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions
- Proficient knowledge of PC computers
- Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Photo ID
- Social Security Card/Driver’s License
- Primary Source Verification of education
- Copy of clinical license if applicable
- CPR
- Behavioral Management Training