Transportation Specialist

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 17 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.

The banyan tree flourishes when supported by others, thriving for centuries. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we foster an environment that promotes growth for both our clients and professionals alike.

• Fast-paced, collaborative work environment with room for feedback and creative input.
• 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:
  
  • • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
    • Whole and Term Life Insurance
    • Short and Long-term disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
    • Paid Time Off
    • 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion.

Job Duties:

• Ensure vehicles are clean, orderly, and in safe condition.
• Complete maintenance requests as needed
• Assist BHT staff when not conducting other job duties
• Assists in assuring daily program activities; transport patients, coordinates group activities, and supervises all recreational activities
• Communicates all pertinent information to the Lead BHT and Operations Director and Administrators.
• Help with coverage of vacations, sick time, etc.
• Record patient behavior, problems, and issues in communication log in a timely, legible, and helpful manner.
• Interact appropriately with patients, showing them respect while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality patient care.
• Provide emotional support for patients while referring them to therapy staff to deal with clinical issues.
• Safely transports clients in company vehicles.
• Reports all motor vehicle incidents to supervisor no matter how slight
• Maintains the offices, residences, equipment and services of Banyan Treatment Centers in a manner that preserves the dignity and provides for the comfort and safety of all individuals admitted for treatment as well as staff and visitors.
• Communicates general environmental observations and issues of Operations Directors and Administration.
• Maintains good public relation with the addition treatment community and associates.
• Attends inservice education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills, etc.
• Communicates effectively with other staff members, demonstrating the ability to work as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff.
• Accurately perform blood pressure reading on patient and report findings to nursing staff.
• Accurately take patient pulse and report findings to nursing staff.
• Have an understanding of normal as well as abnormal vital signs.
• Complete UDS on patients according to company policy.
• Test for pregnancy according to company policy
• Completion of Bi-weekly EOC and quarterly EOPC vehicle inspection logs
• Conduct monthly EOC staff quiz
• Must complete forms required for bi-weekly and monthly reports
• Demonstrates an ability to work with Substance Abuse clients
• Demonstrates an ability to bond with patients and elicit respect
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to different types of patients

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associates Degree, preferred
• Valid Drivers License, required
• 6 months of experience in BHT role in a substance abuse treatment setting required
• CBHT, preferred
• Maintains CPR certification, required
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative solutions; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to be added to Company Vehicle Policy
• Must pass the Driver’s Safety Course
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours

Abilities/Competencies:

• Demonstrates Proficiency in communication, observation & written skills
• Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
• Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Corporate Integrity & Compliance