Behavioral Health Assistant & Driver — Detox/Inpatient (PT)

Horizon Health Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Health Services is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Assistant/Driver for its detox and inpatient unit in Buffalo, NY. The role involves admissions/discharges support, patient safety rounds, room searches, toxicology screenings, and supervising wellness activities, with a focus on recovery and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, addressing behaviors compassionately, and providing a supportive, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 1 year of behavioral health or healthcare work experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of behavioral health or healthcare work experience required.
• Clean NYS driver’s license and three years of driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Perform hourly building rounds to ensure patient safety.
• Complete room searches throughout the facility.
• Administer toxicology screenings.
• Supervise wellness and family group activities.
• Guide patients through the challenges of recovery.
• Address patient behaviors using a patient-centered approach.
• Transport patients as needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Driver's license

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Horizon Health Services is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Assistant/Driver for its detox and inpatient unit in Buffalo, NY. The role involves admissions/discharges support, patient safety rounds, room searches, toxicology screenings, and supervising wellness activities, with a focus on recovery and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, addressing behaviors compassionately, and providing a supportive, team-based environment.