Behavioral Health Transport Technician (Full-Time Only)
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Transport Technician provides urgent, non-medical transportation for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The role offers a compassionate, safe, secure, and non-traumatic alternative to traditional law enforcement or ambulance transport, supporting trauma-informed care while individuals are moved between healthcare locations. The technician upholds Apex Paramedics’ core values of Honesty, Accountability, and Service. The position involves 12-hour shifts and requires availability Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, adverse weather, and physically demanding conditions. Compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection-control protocols is mandatory.
Requirements
- Able to work every Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Valid CPR/BLS certification.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Able to pass background checks, including an MVR check in accordance with policy.
Nice To Haves
- Mental Health First Aid training.
- Crisis de-escalation and intervention training.
- Specialized behavioral health training such as ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality), or Stress First Aid (SFA).
Responsibilities
- Safely transport individuals experiencing behavioral health crises in a tranquil, non-coercive environment intended to reduce anxiety and combativeness.
- Continuously assess and monitor patients’ mental states and risk of elopement, including signs of claustrophobia, agitation, or altered mental status that could lead to combative behavior.
- Use compassionate de-escalation techniques to manage restless or agitated patients during transit and reduce further trauma; keep patients safe while awaiting additional resources in emergencies.
- Communicate proactively with sending and receiving facilities to obtain accurate patient assessments, including commitment status, history of violence, and mental competence.
- Operate and maintain specialized vehicles; ensure safety equipment such as barriers and cameras functions properly; clean and decontaminate the vehicle after each transport.
- Maintain accurate records of every trip.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Continuing education and certification maintenance support.
- Uniforms and equipment provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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