Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of people that are challenged with mental illness and substance use disorders? Do you want to join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who work effectively together, have fun, and share the joy of truly making the word a better place?

Thrive is one of only three nationally Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in Rhode Island. CCBHCs were created through the “Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Act” as an initiative to expand access to behavioral healthcare in America.

Through the dedication and commitment of our staff, Thrive’s clients receive the highest quality of care available, incorporating proven, effective treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.

Thrive Behavioral Health is looking for reliable, personable drivers to help transport riders to medical, dental, and behavioral health clinical appointments. Driving involves following a scheduled route to pick up riders and get them to and from their appointments. Drivers use agency fleet vehicles consisting of 15 passenger, 12 passenger, and mini vans.

Most rides being provided at this time are to behavioral health appointments, physical therapy appointments, and blood work.

The following safety precautions are being taken at this time for the benefit of the driver and passengers:

• Maximum of 2 passengers per trip, often only one passenger per trip
• Plexi-glass divider between the driver and passenger
• Driver must wear a mask
• No A/C use - windows only
• Plastic covered seats are wiped down after each trip

Requirements:

• Perform safe and on time transportation of clients in all types of traffic and climatic conditions.
• Operate and drive vehicles in strict accordance with rules of the road.
• Requires high level of independent work.
• Inspect general operating condition of vehicles daily and report unsafe conditions and any damage according to policy and procedure..
• Requires RI Chauffeur license and Hackney license or equivalent from Massachusetts or Connecticut.
• Must provide satisfactory BCI, DMV Motor Vehicle Record, and successfully complete drug test, as well as required trainings (i.e. Defensive Driving, CPR, and First Aid).

Benefits (available to staff working 17.5 hours per week):

Thrive Behavioral Health provides a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development. Thrive offers generous benefits after 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, your birthday off, and a 401k plan.

If you are excited to join Thrive Behavioral Health, go to https://www.thrivebhri.org/job-opportunities to learn more about our career opportunities.

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