Diego Bocanegra
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor with over 4 years of experience providing outpatient counseling, recovery support, crisis intervention, and case management services for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Skilled in motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, treatment planning, group facilitation, and trauma-informed care. Strong ability to build trust with diverse client populations while maintaining professional documentation and collaborative care standards. Passionate about helping clients achieve lasting recovery and positive life transformation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Counselor
Cedar House Life Change Center
01.2024 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling services for clients in outpatient substance use treatment programs
- Develop individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
- Utilize motivational interviewing, CBT techniques, and relapse prevention strategies to support long-term recovery
- Conduct client assessments and assist individuals with goal setting, coping skills, and behavioral change
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, probation officers, medical providers, and community agencies
- Facilitate psychoeducational and recovery-focused groups addressing emotional regulation, relapse prevention, communication, and life skills
- Support clients experiencing crisis situations through intervention, de-escalation, and referral services
- Maintain strong therapeutic relationships while promoting accountability, self-efficacy, and client engagement
Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Counselor
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provide individual and group counseling services for clients in outpatient substance use treatment programs
- Develop individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
- Utilize motivational interviewing, CBT techniques, and relapse prevention strategies to support long-term recovery
- Conduct client assessments and assist individuals with goal setting, coping skills, and behavioral change
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, probation officers, medical providers, and community agencies
- Facilitate psychoeducational and recovery-focused groups addressing emotional regulation, relapse prevention, communication, and life skills
- Support clients experiencing crisis situations through intervention, de-escalation, and referral services
- Maintain strong therapeutic relationships while promoting accountability, self-efficacy, and client engagement
Education
GED - Some College
Skills
- Substance Use Disorder Counseling
- Outpatient Treatment Services
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Relapse Prevention Planning
- Individual Counseling
- Group Facilitation
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Case Management
- Client Assessments
- Behavioral Health Documentation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Recovery Support Services
- HIPAA Compliance
- Community Resource Coordination
Certification
- Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Add exact credential title if applicable: CADC, CATC, SUDCC, etc.)
- CPR / First Aid Certified (if applicable)
Additional Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of the 12 Core Functions of Addiction Counseling
- Experienced working with diverse and high-risk populations
- Excellent interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills
- Client-centered and recovery-oriented counseling approach
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Timeline
Outpatient Counselor
Cedar House Life Change Center
01.2024 - Current
Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Counselor
01.2022 - 01.2024