Behavioral Health Assistant - Residential

Are you seeking a rewarding career in Mental Health and Addictions?

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

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.

• 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.
• Transport patients to medical appointments or other facilities and back as needed. (This is about 10% of the job duties)

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.

• 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:
  Horizon offers 401(k) and profit‑sharing programs to help you retire comfortably.
• Student Loan Assistance:
  We help pay off our team members’ student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have paid off an extra $600!
• Tuition Discount:
  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.

• Associate’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
  Relevant experience includes previous work in a behavioral health setting or customer service role.
• 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.
  Driving is about 10% of this role’s job duties.

Horizon Village Campus in Sanborn, NY is composed of four residential buildings:
Aurora Village, Delta Village, Freedom Village, and Horizon Village, along with our innovative Wellness Center. Our intensive residential treatment facilities are dedicated to the total care of adults with substance use disorders.

This position is full‑time, Wednesday‑Saturday from 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

The range of pay for this position is $18.45 – $19.50. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. You’ll earn an additional 25% shift differential for any work hours that fall between 7 pm and 7 am. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

• 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,…