Joel Craig
Portland,OR
Summary
Recovery mentor with experience in recovery coaching, crisis intervention, and case documentation. Skilled in peer support, conflict de-escalation, and care coordination, with a strong focus on connecting clients to resources and supporting recovery goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Mentor
4D Recovery
Portland, Oregon
08.2026 - Current
- Supported clients through recovery coaching at 4D Recovery
- Guided new clients through 4D Recovery program expectations
- Modeled healthy coping skills during daily interactions
- Promoted resilience by helping clients identify and leverage personal strengths.
- Encouraged clients to participate in activities that promote physical, psychological, social, spiritual, vocational, and educational well-being.
- Assisted with recovery plans and support goals
- Monitored client needs and reported concerns to staff
- Documented client meetings and progress notes
- Referred clients to community services and resources
- Assisted individuals in identifying resources within their communities that can help them meet their needs.
- Evaluated referral sources for appropriateness of services offered.
- Supported individuals during challenging times by guiding them in effective coping strategies.
- Adhered to ethical standards when working with vulnerable populations.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of available services and resources.
Certified Recovery Mentor\ House Manager
Painted Horse Recovery
Portland, Oregon
12.2024 - 08.2026
- Supported clients through recovery planning and daily accountability at Painted Horse Recovery.
- Modeled sober living habits during peer support sessions and community activities.
- Guided clients through house expectations, routines, and program guidelines.
- Documented client interactions and recovery support notes to ensure accurate tracking of progress and compliance with agency standards.
- De-escalated conflicts using calm communication and trauma-informed support.
- Collaborated with staff on client progress, safety, and support needs.
- Adhered to ethical standards when working with vulnerable populations.
- Attended meetings with other providers to review cases and provide updates on client progress.
- Educated clients about available medications used to treat mental illness or substance use disorders.
- Provided emotional support, crisis intervention, and advocacy services to clients.
- Engaged in outreach activities designed to increase awareness of available services in the community.
- Conducted assessments and provided feedback regarding progress towards recovery goals.
- Evaluated referral sources to match clients with appropriate services, enhancing their access to necessary support.
- Promoted resiliency by helping clients recognize strengths and build upon them.
- Supported individuals through challenging times by providing guidance on coping skills.
- Assisted individuals in identifying resources within their communities that can help them meet their needs.
- Promoted clients' rights to empower them in navigating their recovery process. while ensuring safety from harm.
- Encouraged clients to participate in activities that promote physical, psychological, social, spiritual, vocational, and educational well-being.
- Remained calm, stayed professional, and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
- Counseled clients in-group or individual sessions to help cope with substance abuse problems.
- Worked alongside maintenance teams to complete repairs and restore full functionality with minimal downtime.
Education
Certificate -
Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of O
Portland, OR08-2024
Some College (No Degree) -
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Recovery coaching
- Crisis intervention
- Client assessment
- Case documentation
- Documentation
- Resource referral
- Care coordination
- Recovery planning
- Crisis management
- Community outreach
- Motivational interviewing
- Peer support
- Behavioral support
- Conflict de-escalation
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Emotional support
- Boundary setting
- Trauma-informed care
- Ethical judgment
- Professional ethics
Certification
- Certified Recovery Mentor Certification
Affiliations
- Volunteer in The Native Community
- Volunteer in The Recovery Community
Timeline
Recovery Mentor
4D Recovery
08.2026 - Current
Certified Recovery Mentor\ House Manager
Painted Horse Recovery
12.2024 - 08.2026
Certificate -
Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of O
Some College (No Degree) -
Portland Community College