University of Southern Maine
University of Southern Maine School of Social Work
Agency Profile for Undergraduate/Graduate Student Placements
Name of agency: St. Mary’s Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program Date: 2-15-12
Agency address: 93 Campus Ave, Lewiston
Mailing Address: AIOP, Attn: Clinician, Box 7291 Campus Ave, Lewiston, ME 04243-7291
Agency telephone phone number: Clinician: 207-753-4801, Education Department: 207-777-8757
In arranging for field placements, whom should student contact? AIOP Clinician for Department Questions and Interview: Education Department for Intern Screening and Hospital Paperwork
Name of Field Instructor: Patricia Pomroy, LCSW
Field Instructor telephone number: 207-753-4801
Field Instructor email address: ppomroy@
Site Supervisor: see above
Name of agency director and/or key administrative personnel:
Name Position
Darlene Hayward, RN Unit Manager
Ruth Hall, RN Child/Adolescent Service Director
Tom Verguson, VP VP - Behavioral Services
Do you offer a stipend? No
Agency is able to handle: BSW student____ MSW foundation year student___x__
MSW concentration year student __x___
How many students can your agency accommodate? 1
Briefly describe the basic services/programs of the agency, client population served, and the size of your staff.
The AIOP team consists of the Clinician, the Psychiatrist, Dr. Heather Dlugosz, and two certified RN’s who job share, Rebecca Quinelle, RNC and Carol Carboneau, RNC. Our milieu consists of 6-8 teens, ages 13-18. We treat young people experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness. We provide group treatment, utilizing CBT and DBT techniques. Teens attend a therapeutic process group, and two psychoeducational groups daily. We also welcome teens with co-occurring substance abuse, TBI or trauma issues.
When (day and time) are agency staff and other important meetings held? Staff meetings occur at 9am, every other Monday and are mainly focused on interdepartmental issues. Clinical group supervision is offered every Monday at 9am, with an LCPC, CTRS. Clinical treatment team meetings are held from 12-1 on Tuesdays (interns are not required to attend any of the above meetings.)
What characteristics or qualities would be helpful for a student to have to best utilize the placement as a learning opportunity?
This is a fast paced setting. Interns work closely with the unit social worker as well as RN’s. They also work directly with the psychiatrist. Helpful qualities include the ability to work independently, take initiative and adapt to frequent changes in milieu. Experience in the mental health setting is helpful, but not required. Comfort working with teens is a must (but you don’t have to like them()
Would a student who needs a highly structured learning environment do well in this placement? ____Yes __x_No Other comments: In fact, students who are comfortable challenging themselves and developing new ideas and groups do best in the IOP setting.
List the learning opportunities available for the student in your setting:
Shadowing and eventually Co-Facilitating Therapeutic and Psychoeducational Groups
Conducting Psycho-Social-Assessments
Developing Treatment Plans
Individualizing Computer-Based Treatment Plans
Developing After-Care
Writing Discharge Summaries
Shadowing and eventually Co-Facilitating Family Therapy Meetings
Increasing Understanding of Maintaining Social Work Ethics within a Host Agency
Is there adequate physical space for the student(s)? Yes
Does the student need a car? No Is mileage reimbursable? No
Can your agency provide an opportunity for students to fulfill part of their required placement hours on evenings or weekends? No, not on the AIOP. Some hours may be available in other behavioral areas.
Does your agency require any formal training for interns? Yes. Students must attend two sessions of orientation in addition to meeting with education and meeting their requirements.
If yes, how many training hours are required? Included in internship.
When is the training offered? Monthly. Interns can start before completing all orientations.
Can the training be completed online? No
Is the agency handicapped accessible? No
Agency Requirements:
Background check (SBI) Yes___ No___ ?
Call Rachel Hanscom in education 777-8757.
Physical Exam Yes___ No___ ?
Call Rachel Hanscom in education 777-8757.
Immunizations Yes__x_ No___
(If yes, please name immunizations required) Call Rachel Hanscom in education 777-8757.
Other pertinent information:
Students will receive Flu Immunizations free of charge, when they are offered for employees.
Revised 10/13/11
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