Behavioral Health Assistant/Driver - Detox and Inpatient Part-Time
About The Position
Horizon is hiring a part-time Behavioral Health Assistant/Driver for its detox and stabilization center at 291 Elm St, Buffalo, NY. The role supports patients through recovery in a team-based environment, helping maintain safety and providing patient-centered assistance. The schedule is Friday through Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pay range is $18.82–$19.50 per hour; starting pay may depend on experience and education, and compensation is evaluated annually. Candidates must have an associate’s degree and one year of behavioral health or healthcare work experience, or 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, and reliable transportation for regular local travel are also required. The position involves stationary posture with frequent standing and sitting, movement between nearby worksites and within facilities, repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements, handling objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, and occasional operation of company-owned motor vehicles.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree and one year of behavioral health or healthcare work experience, or high school diploma or equivalent and two years of behavioral health or healthcare work experience.
- 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.
- Monthly student loan assistance; after one year, team members will have received an extra $600 toward student loans.
- 10% tuition discount through Capella University for employees and eligible family members (spouses and children up to age 30).
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Trainings and professional development.
- Team-based and inclusive workplace culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
