University of Southern Maine School of Social Work
Agency Profile for Undergraduate/Graduate Student Placements
Name of agency: Becket Family of Services Date: 02/01/2011
Agency addresses: 744 Oakland Rd Belgrade/ 395 Waterville Rd Norridgewock, ME/ 15 Sacred Heart Place Auburn, ME/ 470 Forest Ave Suite 300 Portland, ME/224 Pine Tree Rd Litchfield, ME
Agency telephone phone number: Becket House at Belgrade-207-465-4600; Central Maine Learning Center-207-465-7985; Becket House at Norridgewock-207-634-3020; Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center-207-344-6226; Portland Office-207-899-4620; Becket House at Litchfield-207-268-3810
Connections for Kids – Windham/Westbrook
Renaissance – Litchfield
Genesis – Auburn
In arranging for field placements, whom should student contact?
Jennifer Fullerton, LCSW
Academic Clinical Director
207-899-4620(office)
603-616-6693 (cell phone)**best contact number
Name of Field Instructor: depends on location
Field Instructor telephone number:
Field Instructor email address:
Name of agency director and/or key administrative personnel:
Name Position
Steve Tuck Executive Director
Agency is able to handle: BSW student____ MSW foundation year student___X__
MSW concentration year student _X__
How many students can your agency accommodate? 2-4
Briefly describe the basic services/programs of the agency, client population served, and the size of your staff.
Becket offers intensive level residential treatment at 5 different locations throughout central and southern Maine. Becket specializes in working with children and adolescents who have exhibited problematic sexual behaviors. In addition, to residential treatment we offer day treatment services in Auburn and Belgrade. Also, we provide Home and Community Based Treatment Services, Assessments, and Outpatient Counseling.
When (day and time) are agency staff and other important meetings held? Program specific
What characteristics or qualities would be helpful for a student to have to best utilize the placement as a learning opportunity?
· A willingness to ask questions
· Flexibility, patience, and perseverance
· Organized (looking for a intern to assist with tracking outcomes for a grant)
Would a student who needs a highly structured learning environment do well in this placement? ____Yes ____No Other comments:
Every day is different and a chance to learn new things. Our day treatment program, for example, is more structured than the home and community based treatment program due to the setting school versus community.
List the learning opportunities available for the student in your setting:
· Provide individual, group, and family therapy
· Attend trainings and learn evidenced based practices the agency is using (i.e. TF-CBT, Aggression Replacement Training(ART), Motivational Interviewing, TARGET…)
· Participate as part of multi-disciplinary team
· Complete Psychosocial Assessments
· Become trained as Behavior Health Professional (BHP)
Is there adequate physical space for the student(s)? yes
Does the student need a car? Depends on program Is mileage reimbursable? Yes, if doing home and community based work
Can your agency provide an opportunity for students to fulfill part of their required placement hours on evenings or weekends? YES
Does your agency require any formal training for interns? NO, but there is an orientation
If yes, how many training hours are required?
When is the training offered? Based on program, certain trainings (i.e. first aid/CPR, MANDT) are required
Can the training be completed online? NO
Is the agency handicapped accessible? YES
Agency Requirements:
Background check (SBI) Yes_X_ No___
Physical Exam Yes__X_ No___
Immunizations Yes___ No_X__
(If yes, please name immunizations required)
Other pertinent information: There are various opportunities for an intern based on a student’s interests. A small stipend per semester is often available to interns. If interested, please contact Jennifer Fullerton via cell phone or email to discuss opportunities and an interview can be arranged at a particular location with a Field Instructor for that location.