Client Transport Driver- Extra Help - (Behavioral Health Department)

Job Description:

Client Transport Driver- Extra Help - (Behavioral Health Department)

Description

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

The County of Colusa Behavioral Health Department is looking for Client Transport Drivers-Extra Help to join our wonderful team!

At the County of Colusa, we value people who bring compassion, positivity, and a sense of fun to their work. This position will support clients who are experiencing a mental health crisis by linking them to a higher level of care when appropriate. The Client Transport Driver will operate a county vehicle to provide transportation services to clients and ensure their departure from the local emergency department and their acceptance to the designated inpatient psychiatric facility. This position will communicate with the Crisis Worker as needed when scheduled on standby shifts. Standby shifts are typically 8 hours and are scheduled based on one's availability. Transports typically range from 30 minutes to 3 hours one-way. If you can see yourself delivering WOW customer service as a member of the Behavioral Health family, take a moment to reflect on whether our Department’s values and culture align with you. Check out the summary below, then visit the job description page here: Client Transport Driver

Behavioral Health Culture is at Our Core
As a community-based, outpatient behavioral health clinic, we are dedicated to serving our most vulnerable populations with care and understanding. Our leadership team is comprised of dynamic, team-oriented leaders who support staff success with the understanding that successful team members equals outstanding client care. Our Core Values are more than just words, they’re a way of life here in the Behavioral Health Department. We know that departments with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

Do our values speak to you?

• Deliver WOW Through Service to Others & Our Co mmunity
• Embrace and Drive Change
• Create FUN and a Little Weirdness
• Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded
• Pursue Growth and Learning
• Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication
• Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit
• Be Passionate and Determined
• Be Humble and Kind

What are the benefits?
This position is not eligible for benefits; however the position is eligible for sick leave.

SALARY RANGE

Client Transport Drive r- $25.00 per shift when assigned standby plus $19.28 per hour while driving, if called to transport.

Supervision & Examples of Duties

The individual receives direction and general supervision from a Crisis Worker.

Qualifications

• A current California Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driving record. A current California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout will be required from the successful applicants upon receiving a job offer.
  
• Ability to drive while assigned to Standby, whatever hours needed.
  
• Respond within 60 minutes when called to drive; read maps and directions to the various locations for client transport; drive a county vehicle safely.
  
• Preferred (but not required): A basic understanding of mental health disorders and behaviors and a basic understanding of 5150 regulations.
  

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$19.28 Hourly