Detox Behavioral Health Assistant & Driver – Overnight (Per-Diem)

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

Benefits offered by this job

10% tuition discount with Capella

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) and profit-sharing

Job summary

Horizon Health Services in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant/Driver for per-diem overnight shifts (11:30pm–8:00am) at our detox and stabilization center. The role combines behavioral health support with patient transportation and safety rounds.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or a high school diploma with related healthcare experience, plus a valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation. Compensation ranges per hour with yearly review.

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, three years of driving experience, and reliable transportation to travel locally on a regular basis 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

Behavioral health experience

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Horizon Health Services in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant/Driver for per-diem overnight shifts (11:30pm–8:00am) at our detox and stabilization center. The role combines behavioral health support with patient transportation and safety rounds.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or a high school diploma with related healthcare experience, plus a valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation. Compensation ranges per hour with yearly review.