Patient Transporter

Banyan Treatment Centers, a leading force in addiction recovery, is recruiting a full-time Patient Transporter to join our team in Castle Rock, CO

The Transporter is responsible for providing safe transportation of all Banyan Treatment Centers clients in Colorado. They assist the Behavioral Health Technicians with headcounts, 1:1, and monitoring client behavior when not conducting transports. Ideally, the Transporter has excellent de-escalation skills.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be at least 21 years old in compliance with motor vehicle insurance requirements and possess a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record for the past 3 years, demonstrating a history of safe driving. Applicants should have at least 3 months of experience in behavioral or mental health or hold an Associate's Degree or higher. The ability to reliably commute long distances is also essential for this role.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shifts; scheduled days to be discussed in interview.
• Location: Required on-site presence in Castle Rock, CO & ability to drive throughout the State.
• Compensation: $17 - $20 hourly.
• Application Deadline: Estimated for September 30th, 2024.

Why Join Us?

Banyan Treatment Centers stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, boasting a comprehensive continuum of care and holding the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). From our inception, we've evolved into an authority and innovator in addiction care and mental health treatment, extending our services across 18 locations and providing Telehealth options throughout the United States.

Our collective mission is straightforward yet powerful: to liberate individuals from the shackles of addiction. With a team representing diverse backgrounds, many of whom have firsthand experience with addiction, we resonate with the very community we serve. Leveraging our expansive team of dedicated professionals and a well-established infrastructure, we deliver personalized treatment to support everyone who seeks our assistance.

Banyan Treatment Centers Provides:

• A fast-paced, collaborative work environment
• Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
• CPR Training
• Continuing Education Units for license renewal
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Annual merit increases
• Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including:
  • Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • 7 paid holidays, including a floating holiday to use at your discretion

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure vehicles are clean, orderly, and in safe condition.
• Complete maintenance requests promptly.
• Assist Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) staff when not conducting other job duties.
• Help with coverage during vacations, sick time, etc.
• Assist in assuring daily program activities, including patient transport, coordinating group activities, and supervising recreational activities.
• Record patient behavior, problems, and issues in a timely, legible, and helpful manner in the communication log.
• Communicate all pertinent information to the Lead BHT, Operations Director, and Administrators.
• Report all motor vehicle incidents to the supervisor, regardless of severity.
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality patient care.
• Interact appropriately with patients, demonstrating respect while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide emotional support for patients while referring them to therapy staff for clinical issues.
• Attend in-service education programs as assigned to learn new procedures and skills.
• Maintain good public relations with the addiction treatment community and associates.
• Communicate general environmental observations and issues to Operations Directors and Administration.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with motor vehicle insurance requirements.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record for the past 3 years, reflecting a history of safe driving.
• A minimum of 3 months of work experience in behavioral or mental health, or an Associate's Degree or higher.
• Must have the ability to reliably commute long distances.

Preferences:

• 1 or more years of work experience in the field of substance-use-disorder or mental health treatment. 

Apply Now!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We do encourage veterans & active-duty Military to apply, in support of our Military-Veterans in Recovery (MVIR) Program offering.

Salary : $17 - $20