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Horizon Health Services
Buffalo, New York

Behavioral Health Assistant - Detox and Inpatient Part-Time

Behavioral HealthIncludes weekendsNo callNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$18.82-$19.5/hr

The week · per this posting · Thursday – Saturday

Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

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!

“Working as a Behavioral Health Assistant at Horizon Village is both a challenging and rewarding career. Seeing our patients transform from the moment they step into our building until the day they leave is definitely the biggest reward. The company itself and the people I work with are some of the most compassionate and hardworking people I know.”

– Dawn P., Behavioral Health Assistant, Horizon Village

What Will Your Day Look Like?

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.

As a Behavioral Health Assistant at Horizon, you will…

  • 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.

Why Choose Horizon to Build Your Career?

At Horizon, we don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 17 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day. Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion!

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!

What Makes You a Great Candidate?

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll

need for the job:

  • An Associate’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Relevant experience includes previous work in a behavioral health setting or customer service role.

-or-

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Relevant experience includes previous work in a behavioral health setting or customer service role.
  • A clean, valid, NYS driver’s license, and three years of driving experience as a licensed driver required.

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

Hours: This position is part-time with the following schedule: Thursday - Saturday 7:30am - 4:00pm.

Compensation

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. 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 Associated with This Position Include

  • 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

Horizon is 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

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

This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Assistant will be responsible for assisting with patient admissions and discharges, performing safety rounds, conducting room searches, administering toxicology screenings, and supervising group activities. They will also guide patients through recovery challenges and address behaviors using a patient-centered approach while providing necessary patient transport.

Requirements

Candidates must possess either an Associate's degree with 1 year of relevant experience (behavioral health or customer service) or a High School Diploma/equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience. A clean, valid NYS driver's license and three years of licensed driving experience are also mandatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient DischargesGroup SupervisionBehavioral Health Support

Behavioral Health Career Context

In New York, the Behavioral Health weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$75k (45 salary observations; 83 listings), vs ~$77k nationally (546 salary observations; 1,776 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Assistant - Detox and Inpatient Part-Time at Horizon Health Services a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No call
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Buffalo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.