Behavioral Health Secure Transportation (BHST) Driver

About the Role: We are seeking compassionate, safety-minded Behavioral Health Secure Transportation (BHST) Drivers to provide secure, dignified, and trauma-informed transport for individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises. You will transport clients safely between hospitals, walk-in crisis centers, stabilization units, and treatment facilities. Unlike standard Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), BHST drivers play an active role in client safety, crisis de-escalation, and continuous visual monitoring during transit. Key Responsibilities: Safely operate passenger vans and fleet vehicles following defensive driving practices, traffic regulations, state transportation rules, and company safety procedures. Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care and active verbal de-escalation for clients in crisis. Administer emergency first aid, CPR, or Naloxone (Narcan) if an opioid overdose or emergency occurs during transport. Apply Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for Bloodborne Pathogens to maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe vehicle environment. Use GPS navigation effectively to execute timely, safe transport routes. Conduct secure, door-to-door client handoffs with facility healthcare staff and complete accurate trip logs. Assist with manual handling and heavy lifting as required for client equipment or vehicle needs. Required Experience & Qualifications: Demonstrated Core Skills: Proven safe driving practices, strong communication skills, exceptional reliability, and the ability to strictly follow procedures and traffic regulations. Prior Driving Experience: Professional driving experience as a delivery driver, bus/van/shuttle driver, limousine/chauffeur driver, paratransit driver, or medical transportation driver. Age & License: Must be 21+ years of age with a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record (MVR). Certifications: Defensive Driving Certification tailored to passenger transport (Required prior to start or upon hire) . Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR & First Aid Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (Required) . Physical & Technical Requirements: Ability to assist with manual handling and heavy lifting as required. Ability to pass background checks, drug screenings, and federal fingerprint clearance. High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Helpful / Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating passenger vans and using GPS navigation (personal vehicle delivery experience is also relevant) . Familiarity with vehicle maintenance and state transportation regulations is an advantage. Previous experience in NEMT, EMS/EMT, psychiatric care, behavioral health, corrections, or secure transport. Willingness to Obtain / Employer-Provided Training: Willingness to complete Opioid Overdose Reversal & Naloxone (Narcan) Administration Training (Provided upon hire) . Willingness to complete OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens & Universal Precautions Training (Provided upon hire) . Willingness to participate in ongoing non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation training. Pay: $200.00 - $500.00 per day Benefits: Company car On-the-job training Safety equipment provided Application Question(s): Do you have professional driving experience in delivery, bus, van, shuttle, limousine, paratransit, or medical transportation? Are you physically able to perform manual handling and heavy lifting as required for passenger transport? Are you willing to complete employer-provided training in Opioid Overdose Reversal (Naloxone/Narcan) and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens? Do you have a valid Driver's License, clean driving record, and meet the age requirement of 21+? License/Certification: Defensive Driving Certification (Preferred) Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR & First Aid Certification (Preferred) Drivers License - Unrestricted (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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