Behavioral Health Assistant - Detox and Inpatient Full-Time

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!

About the Role

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.

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.

Why Choose Horizon?

• 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 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!

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree and 1 year of behavioral health or healthcare work experience required.
• -or-
• A High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of behavioral health or healthcare work experience required.

Location

This position is located at our detox and stabilization center at 291 Elm St, Buffalo NY.

Hours

This position is full-time, from Tuesday - Saturday 3:30pm - 12:00am.

Compensation

The range of pay for this position is $18.82 - $19.50. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

Physical Demands

• 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

We are 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

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