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POLICY, ADVOCACY, & LEADERSHIP
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Emma Richford
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Emma Richford

MSW
Bangor,USA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Psychiatric Social WorkerClinical Social WorkerTherapistClinicianClinical Counselor

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Bangor, USA, US
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offCareer advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hours

Summary

MSW graduate with clinical and community-based experience, specializing in trauma-informed care, youth mental health, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Passionate about culturally responsive, client-centered practice and advancing equity for rural and Indigenous communities. Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW - Active, Passed Exam Aug 21, 2025); pursuing LCSW-cc.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Social Work Intern

Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Bangor, ME
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Completed a 500-hour clinical internship providing evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy for children and adolescents in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and risk assessments to identify therapeutic targets and guide recovery-oriented treatment planning.
  • Collaborated within an interdisciplinary acute-care team (psychiatrists, nurses, educators, social workers) to decrease unit acuity and ensure patient-centered care.
  • Assisted in crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation strategies.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational groups on coping skills and emotional regulation.
  • Applied motivational enhancement therapy techniques to increase treatement readiness and engagement.
  • Participated in weekly clinical supervision discussing ethical considerations and case conceptualization.

Community and Youth Mental Health Intern & Staff

Bangor Region YMCA
Bangor, ME
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Completed 400-hour social work internship focused on community mental health and youth development.
  • Facilitated programs promoting social-emotional learning, leadership, and peer connection for teens.
  • Provided behavioral health support in Early Childhood Education settings, including behavioral observations and crisis intervention.
  • Assisted with mandatory reporting, peer conflict resolution, and program evaluation.
  • Continued as Teen Center staff and Behavioral Health Navigator post-internship to support youth and organizational systems.

Associate Broker & Realtor (License BA924428)

Keller Williams Realty Maine
Bangor, ME
12.2014 - 08.2023
  • Co-managed a high-performing team, guiding diverse clients through complex transactions with a trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach.
  • Specialized in negotiation, legal documentation, and conflict resolution, representing over $12M in sales volume in 2021.
  • Advocated for housing equity through ongoing DEI committee work focused on BIPOC homeownership and inclusive industry practices.
  • Recognized for leadership and excellence with multiple production awards and ongoing commitment to professional development.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

University of Maine
Orono, Maine
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology Double Major

University of Maine
Orono, Maine
05.2016

Skills

  • Trauma-Informed Care & Crisis Intervention / De-escalation
  • Psychosocial Evaluations & Risk Assessment for inpatient psychiatric populations
  • Recovery-Oriented Treatment Planning & Discharge Planning
  • Group Therapy & Facilitation; Individual & Family Psychotherapy
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration within acute care teams; Patient-Centered Care
  • Psychoeducation & Behavioral Assessment; Youth Development & Mentorship

Certification

  • LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker (Active, Passed Exam August 21, 2025)
  • Maine Real Estate License (Associate Broker, BA924428)
  • MRTQ PDN, Center-Based Professional, Level 5 (Certified July 2024)
  • National Association of Social Workers (Member)
  • Rural Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care (RIBHPC) Certificate
  • Mental Health First Aid (Certified Nov 2023)
  • CITI Social & Behavioral Research, Basic/Refresher (Valid Through Sep 2028)
  • National Association of REALTORS (Member)

Timeline

Clinical Social Work Intern

Northern Light Acadia Hospital
08.2024 - 05.2025

Community and Youth Mental Health Intern & Staff

Bangor Region YMCA
08.2023 - 09.2024

Associate Broker & Realtor (License BA924428)

Keller Williams Realty Maine
12.2014 - 08.2023

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

University of Maine

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology Double Major

University of Maine

POLICY, ADVOCACY, & LEADERSHIP

  • Youth in Government Program Supervisor, Bangor Region YMCA (2023–2024)
  • Mentored high school students on legislative processes including bill drafting, policy analysis, and structured debate
  • Facilitated mock legislative sessions at the Maine State House to build civic engagement and leadership skills
  • CrossFit Gender Policy Advocacy (2025)
  • Authored a formal letter to CrossFit HQ challenging gender-exclusionary policies based on independent research
  • Used peer-reviewed sources to advocate for inclusive, evidence-based policy reform
  • Grant Writing & Legislative Training
  • Completed competitive grant writing coursework for nonprofit and community-based organizations
  • Participated in legislative advocacy training focused on Indigenous policy, rural access, and healthcare equity