Recovery Connector- PRN
The Blanchard Institute·Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
The Blanchard Institute·Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
The Recovery Connector provides practical support, mentorship, and accountability to clients in addiction recovery to help them build sober lives. They utilize their own lived experience to guide clients, connect them with resources, and complement clinical treatment with daily life skills.
PRN - 15-20 hours per week; weekends required
The Blanchard Institute is a family-centered behavioral health treatment center, specializing in mental health and substance use disorders. We are committed to delivering clinically sophisticated, evidence-based care while integrating the family system into the healing process. With a focus on whole-person wellness, same-day access to care, and long-term recovery outcomes, our work is rooted in compassion, integrity, and measurable impact for the individuals and families we serve.
The Recovery Connector provides practical, ongoing support and mentorship to clients in addiction recovery, acting as a guide, accountability partner and role model to help them build sober lives, overcome obstacles, set goals and connect with resources – complementing clinical treatment with real-world, daily life skills and encouragement. They offer a level of acceptance, understanding, and validation by sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance. They walk with clients on their recovery journeys and dispel myths about what it means to have a mental health or substance use disorder.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in a human services field and 6 months of experience working within a related behavioral health field or in lieu of degree, at least 2 years of related work experience in a behavioral health field preferred. Lived experience of mental health and/or substance use disorders A minimum of 1 year of continuous sobriety First Aid / CPR Certification Crisis Intervention Certification
The Blanchard Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular job. It is the policy of The Blanchard Institute to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related conditions, citizenship, military or veteran status, or status in any group protected by federal, state or local laws (“Protected Group”).
The Company is committed to a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are expressly conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check in accordance with applicable law.
The Blanchard Institute participates in E-Verify.
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in human services with 6 months of experience, or 2 years of related behavioral health experience. Required qualifications include lived experience with mental health or substance use disorders, at least one year of continuous sobriety, and First Aid/CPR and Crisis Intervention certifications.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.
