Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Horizon Corporations; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Paid time off

401(k) and profit-sharing

Student loan assistance

Training programs

Job summary

Horizon Village in Buffalo, NY seeks a Behavioral Health Assistant to join our detox and stabilization center. You will assist admissions/discharges, perform rounds, conduct room searches, administer toxicology screenings, and support wellness activities while guiding patients through recovery.

The role requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent and NYS driver’s license with driving experience. This full‑time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional

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.
• A clean, valid NYS driver’s license with 3 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

Patient care

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in Behavioral Health/healthcare

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Horizon Village in Buffalo, NY seeks a Behavioral Health Assistant to join our detox and stabilization center. You will assist admissions/discharges, perform rounds, conduct room searches, administer toxicology screenings, and support wellness activities while guiding patients through recovery.

The role requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent and NYS driver’s license with driving experience. This full‑time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional