Maira Gurrola
Davis,CA
Summary
AMFT #143965 with completed hours and experience across school-based, hospital, and community mental health settings, providing crisis stabilization and psychosocial assessment for adolescents and adult individuals in high-stress environments. I am drawn to this work because I value supporting individuals in moments of acute distress, where safety, stabilization, and connection can create meaningful change.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinician, AMFT
RISE Inc., Esparto High School
09.2023 - Current
- Act as liaison between agency and school, coordinating services across teams.
- Provide mental health interventions addressing interpersonal and family challenges affecting student functioning.
- Conduct intake assessments, diagnose, and develop treatment plans per agency protocols.
- Provided individual therapy to students, enhancing emotional resilience and coping strategies.
- Developed and implemented tailored treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of student needs.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions, ensuring immediate support for students in distressing situations.
Mental Health Clinician, AMFT
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducted psychosocial and risk assessments to guide treatment and safety planning.
- Facilitated group therapy on coping, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention.
- Provided crisis intervention for adults with acute mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.
- Coordinated discharge planning and referrals for safe outpatient transitions.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Couples Resource Collective, a Non-profit, Private Practice Counseling Agency
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided weekly individual psychotherapy in-person and via telehealth.
- Participated in clinical supervision and case consultation to ensure compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues on case review and treatment planning.
Service Coordinator, Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
El Hogar Community Services, Inc., CORE
Mariposa North
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed a caseload of 40+ clients, providing rehabilitation support and case management services.
- Assisted clients with housing placement, medication management, and coordination of community resources.
- Documented assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans in compliance with agency, county, and HIPAA standards.
Program Manager and Administrator
Summer House Inc., Davis Summer House
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided supervision and oversight to 20+ direct support staff, ensuring fidelity to care plans, safety protocols, and service quality standards
- Monitored the health, safety, and well-being of 12 adult residents with developmental disabilities, maintaining a clean and secure environment.
- Advocated for residents' independence by developing daily living skills and individualized support plans.
- Prepared accurate monthly billing and documentation for funding agencies in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and program safety by implementing Community Care Licensing Division and Department of Social Services requirements, along with COVID-19 public health protocols, to maintain continuity of care in a long-term residential setting.
Program Assistant and Associate Director
Yolo Community Care Continuum, Safe Harbor Crisis House
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Supervised a team of 20 Behavioral Health Technicians and Mental Health Therapists, providing guidance, performance feedback, and operational oversight.
- Ensured accurate completion of charts, program documentation, medication records, and incident reports in compliance with Medi-Cal and agency standards.
- Oversaw program operations to maintain regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and safe service delivery.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and program safety by implementing Community Care Licensing Division and Department of Social Services requirements, along with COVID-19 public health protocols, to support safe short-term rehabilitative care.
Behavioral Health Technician/Mental Health Worker
Yolo Community Care Continuum, Safe Harbor Crisis House
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate situations and support emotional regulation.
- Designed and facilitated treatment groups on independent living skills, collaborating on individualized treatment plans.
- Documented client progress and interventions in compliance with PIRP and agency standards.
- Administered non-injectable medications according to prescribed guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, nurses, and peer support staff, to deliver holistic care.
Awake Night Counselor
Progress Treatment Ranch Services
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Supervised the health, safety, and well-being of six boys (ages 9–12) during overnight and morning shifts in a Level 3 group home.
- Promoted social skills development, confidence, and cooperative behavior among residents.
- Maintained a safe and harmonious living environment, facilitating conflict resolution and positive interactions.
AmeriCorps VISTA, Education and Outreach Associate
Mental Health America of Greenville County, South Carolina
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Collaborated to launch a youth ambassador program, empowering adolescents to educate peers and school personnel on mental health topics.
- Evaluated and improved strategies to sustain educational initiatives, including QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training.
- Enhanced organizational visibility through presentations and social media campaigns.
- Supported volunteer recruitment, training, and management to expand CrisisLine and Suicide Lifeline capacity.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Alliant International University
Sacramento Campus08-2023
Bachelor's of Science - Human Development, Native American Studies
University of California, Davis
06-2017
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Onsite Medical Services
Davis, CA08-2015
Skills
- Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
- Crisis Intervention & Behavioral Health Triage
- Clinical Decision-Making in High-Acuity Settings
- Trauma-Informed & Recovery-Oriented Care
- Family Systems Perspective
- Individual, Adolescent, Adult & Family Therapy
- Group Facilitation
- Case Management & Care Coordination
- Discharge & Aftercare Planning
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Community Resource Linkage
- Clinical Documentation & HIPAA Compliance
- Mandated Reporting & Ethical Decision-Making
- Evidence-Based Screening Tools
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
- Substance Use Screening
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician, AMFT
Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
07.2024 - 11.2025
Mental Health Clinician, AMFT
RISE Inc., Esparto High School
09.2023 - Current
Service Coordinator, Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
El Hogar Community Services, Inc., CORE
08.2022 - 03.2023
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Couples Resource Collective, a Non-profit, Private Practice Counseling Agency
05.2022 - 09.2023
Program Manager and Administrator
Summer House Inc., Davis Summer House
06.2020 - 05.2022
Program Assistant and Associate Director
Yolo Community Care Continuum, Safe Harbor Crisis House
10.2019 - 06.2020
Behavioral Health Technician/Mental Health Worker
Yolo Community Care Continuum, Safe Harbor Crisis House
08.2018 - 10.2019
Awake Night Counselor
Progress Treatment Ranch Services
08.2018 - 10.2019
AmeriCorps VISTA, Education and Outreach Associate
Mental Health America of Greenville County, South Carolina
08.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Alliant International University
Bachelor's of Science - Human Development, Native American Studies
University of California, Davis
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Onsite Medical Services