Behavioral Health Assistant - Residential

Horizon Corporations; Town of Wheatfield (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Capella University tuition discount

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) and profit sharing

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Horizon Village seeks a Behavioral Health Assistant in Sanborn, NY, within the Horizon Village Campus, a Horizon Corporation facility dedicated to residential treatment for adults with substance use disorders.

You will perform rounds for patient safety, conduct room searches, administer screenings, and support recovery activities in a supportive, team-based setting. Flexible full-time/part-time schedules and on-site work are available.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 1 year of behavioral health or healthcare experience.
• High School Diploma with 2 years of behavioral health or healthcare experience.
• Clean NYS driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Transport patients to medical appointments or other facilities and back as needed (about 10% of duties).

Skills

NYS driver’s license

3 years driving experience

Education

Associate's degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Support

Requisition Number: BEHAV004426

• Posted : October 7, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Are you seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career in the Mental Health and Addictions field? Do you have a passion for helping people in our community? Apply to be a Behavioral Health Assistant today!

“Working as a Behavioral Health Assistant at Horizon Village is both a challenging and rewarding career. Seeing our patients transform from the moment they step into our building until the day they leave is definitely the biggest reward. The company itself and the people I work with are some of the most compassionate and hardworking people I know.”

– Dawn P., Behavioral Health Assistant, Horizon Village

What will your day look like?

At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role.

As a Behavioral Health Assistant at Horizon, you will…

• 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.
• Transport patients to medical appointments or other facilities and back as needed. (This is about 10% of the job duties)

Why choose Horizon to build your career?

At Horizon, we don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 18 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day. Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion!

What we offer that you’ll love…

• Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Council, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
• Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
• Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
• Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.
• Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!

Horizon employees and their families (includes spouses and children up to age 30) are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition through a partnership with Capella University.

• Paid time off and paid holidays!

What makes you a great candidate?

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:

• An Associate’s degree and 1 year of behavioral health or healthcare work experience required.

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• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of behavioral health or healthcare work experience required.
• A clean, valid, NYS driver’s license, and three years of driving experience as a licensed driver.
  • Driving is about 10% of this role's job duties.

Location:

Horizon Village Campus in Sanborn, NY is composed of four residential buildings: Aurora Village, Delta Village, Freedom Village, and Horizon Village, along with our innovative Wellness Center. Our intensive residential treatment facilities are dedicated to the total care of adults with substance use disorders.

Hours:

Full-time, part-time and per-diem schedules are available across our programs. Shift schedules may include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates will be asked to indicate your shift preferences during the application process.

Please note: Hiring needs and schedules vary by opening. If we do not currently have an available position that matches your scheduling preferences, we may not be able to move forward with your application at this time. We may contact you in the future if a suitable opportunity becomes available.

Compensation:

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $18.82 - $19.50. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. You’ll earn an additional 25% shift differential for any work hours that fall between the hours of 7pm-7am. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

Physical demands associated with this position include:

• Stationary posture with frequent standing/sitting alternation.
• Mobility between nearby worksites and within facilities.
• Mobility required involving repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.
• Handling light duties, moving objects up to 20 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional operation of company owned motor vehicles.

Horizon DEIB Statement:

Horizon is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive environment where dignity, safety, and opportunity are core values. We uphold principles that support autonomy and authenticity, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration that prioritizes well-being, drives innovation, and expands opportunities for our employees, patients, and communities.

Disclaimers:

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency proving in person services throughout our community.

This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.

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