GRACE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Clinical Coordinator
- Clinical Staff Member
- Program Therapist
Job Titles:
- Clinical Staff Member
- CADC I - Case Manager
Greg Holden started his career in the treatment community in 2006 as the Program Director of a men's recovery home. It was during this time that Greg decided to pursue his MFT degree, after which he became a licensed therapist, specializing in Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders. Eventually, Greg's educational background, professional experience, and innate leadership skills made him a natural as the CEO of a prominent Los Angeles treatment center. Greg is passionate in his goal of providing a supportive, solid, and individualized treatment experience for each person who walks through his doors. His optimism and integrity are highly regarded throughout the treatment community and shine through in all of his endeavors. Outside of work, Greg is a dedicated family man who loves all LA sports teams, as well as Wisconsin Badger football.
Job Titles:
- Nursing Staff Member
- CNA - Detox Assistant
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder
- Executive Director
- CAS Executive Director / Co - Founder
Joelene Knight is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Grace Recovery, a Sub-Acute and Residential Treatment Program located in Hollywood, California. Joelene is trained as a Certified Addiction Counselor and received her CADAC from UCLA in 2001.
With 30-years of experience in the behavioral health, addiction, and recovery field, Joelene began her career in 1991 as a Community Outreach Specialist, providing counseling to high-risk youth, adolescents, and their families. Joelene's experience has spanned from delivering HIV prevention, education, and testing to individuals impacted by substance use disorders, to providing clinical expertise, insight, and programming as a Director and Clinical Advisor for multiple treatment programs in Southern California. She volunteered for the City of Los Angeles as a Crisis Response Team member, where she acted as a liaison for members of the city who were tragically impacted by homicide, suicide, and unforeseen deaths. She continues her volunteer efforts as a board member of Awakening Recovery, a non-profit recovery community.
Joelene's genuine and empathic nature is the foundation of her drive and service, which led her to build a continuum of care based on her expertise. In 2018, Joelene branded and opened Grace Recovery with her longtime friend and colleague. Grace Recovery is the culmination of years of experience, passion, purpose, and expertise. The foundation of Joelene's unwavering commitment to providing ethical treatment to those in need is a testament to her past and current roles, as an advocate, educator, clinical leader, crisis management, and behavior and addiction specialist.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Staff Member
- CADC II Program Coordinator
- CADC III, ICADC - Program Director
Job Titles:
- Nursing Staff Member
- LVN - Detox Nurse