Behavioral Health Assistant & Driver - Recovery Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and profit-sharing

Student loan assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Horizon Health Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant/Driver for the detox and inpatient unit at 291 Elm St, Buffalo, NY. This full-time role supports admissions, rounds, room searches, screenings, group activities, recovery guidance, and safe patient transport within a compassionate, patient-centered team.

Hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 3:30pm–12:00am. Starting pay ranges from $18.82 to $19.50 per hour, with annual reviews and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Education

Associate's degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Horizon Health Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant/Driver for the detox and inpatient unit at 291 Elm St, Buffalo, NY. This full-time role supports admissions, rounds, room searches, screenings, group activities, recovery guidance, and safe patient transport within a compassionate, patient-centered team.

Hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 3:30pm–12:00am. Starting pay ranges from $18.82 to $19.50 per hour, with annual reviews and competitive benefits.