Behavioral Health Assistant/Driver - Detox and Inpatient Part-Time

Horizon Health Services • Buffalo, NY

13d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Assistant/Driver supports patients at Horizon Village’s detox and stabilization center in Buffalo, New York. The role helps with admissions and discharges, patient safety rounds, room searches, toxicology screenings, wellness and family group activities, recovery support, and transportation. The position works in a supportive, team-based environment and uses a patient-centered approach to address patient behaviors.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree and one year of behavioral health or healthcare work experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of behavioral health or healthcare work experience.
• A clean, valid New York State driver’s license.
• Three years of driving experience.
• Reliable transportation for regular local travel.

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.

Benefits

• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs.
• Student loan assistance; the posting states team members may pay off an extra $600 after one year.
• 10% tuition discount through Capella University for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree