Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Patient Transport Driver – IOP

About Freedom Behavioral

At Freedom Behavioral, we are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare to individuals across the lifespan. Our mission is to restore dignity, promote independence, and improve quality of life through clinically excellent and individualized care.

We foster a culture of integrity, accountability, respect, and teamwork, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in delivering safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused services.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) supports the Intensive Outpatient Program by assisting with patient care, transportation, and daily program operations. This role is essential in creating a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for our patients—primarily serving the geriatric population.

The MHT works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support patient engagement, safety, and continuity of care in alignment with Freedom Behavioral’s standards of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and supervision during program hours

Ensure patient safety, dignity, and engagement in therapeutic activities

Transport patients safely to and from the program following all safety protocols

Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living

Monitor patient behavior and promptly report changes to clinical staff

Assist with vital signs and communicate abnormal findings appropriately

Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming therapeutic environment

Coordinate efficient transportation routes and schedules

Maintain vehicle logs, cleanliness, and routine maintenance compliance

Support medical records, chart organization, and documentation processes

Assist with front office duties including phones and patient coordination

Adhere to all infection control, safety, and confidentiality standards

Demonstrate professionalism and uphold the Freedom Behavioral Code of Conduct

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

CNA certification preferred

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of healthcare or behavioral health experience preferred

Experience with geriatric or psychiatric populations strongly preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License required

CDL preferred or willingness to obtain within 60 days

CPR Certification required

Core Competencies

Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Sound judgment and decision-making skills

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and assist patients up to 50 pounds

Ability to push wheelchairs and assist with mobility equipment

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting

Ability to safely assist with patient transfers

Work Environment

Behavioral health clinical setting with transportation responsibilities

Local and highway driving required

Exposure to patient care environments

Compliance with Universal Precautions and safety protocols required

Additional Requirements

Must be at least 25 years of age

Must pass background check and driving record screening

Must maintain insurable driving status as a condition of employment

Why Join Freedom Behavioral?

Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on healing and recovery

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families