TRANSPORTATION/MENTAL HEALTH TECH - FULL TIME

Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is an expanding psychiatric hospital focused on providing compassionate, high-quality care for adult and geriatric patients. We’ve built a collaborative, team-driven culture where excellent patient care and mutual support are equally important. Since opening our first facility in Magnolia, Mississippi in 2015, we’ve grown to 12 locations across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

As we continue to grow, we are expanding our Lake Charles team in preparation for increasing our capacity to 42 beds—allowing us to serve more individuals in our community who need specialized behavioral health care.

Our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication and passion make a difference every day, and we are committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Be part of a team where your contributions are meaningful, your voice is heard, and your work has a lasting impact.

We are currently seeking a full-time Mental Health Tech (MHT)/Transportation Driver for the day shift (6:45 AM - 7 PM) and night shift (6:45 PM - 7:00 AM) with a 2/3 block schedule to join our clinical team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Worker/Driver at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles ensures safe and dependable transportation for patients to and from the facility, including trips to appointments and home residences, and assists with meal pick-up. In addition to driving duties, this role supports the mental health team by participating in patient care and helping with daily program operations.

Key responsibilities include transporting patients safely, assisting with basic administrative tasks such as supporting patient charts, distributing meals, answering phones, and monitoring patients during staff break periods. This position is essential in promoting a structured, safe, and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Strong communication skills and attention to detail are critical, as the Mental Health Worker/Driver must promptly report any concerns, behavioral changes, or clinical issues observed during supervision or transport to help ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

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.

BENEFITS:

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Excellent staff to patient ratio

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation.****