Treatment Program Providers

The Addiction Immediate Care (AIC) program is located at 340 Thompson Rd in Webster. We are an urgent care for addiction and dual diagnosis treatment and are a licensed Opioid Treatment Program. Initially, students will shadow clinicians to learn about the treatment provided and, once they are confident and comfortable, students will begin to meet with patients independently, completing intakes, individual sessions, running groups, etc. During the internship students will learn about different forms of medication for opioid use disorders and other medication assisted treatments in addition to psychiatric medications. The majority of patients have a dually diagnosed mental health disorder. Students will learn about the levels of care and treatment options at UMass Harrington and will have the opportunity to shadow in those levels of care. Students should reach out via email to the UMass Harrington contact person (Christina Beesley) who will schedule an interview to discuss internship opportunities, student interest, and requirements of the school. Onboarding takes about 4 weeks so please plan ahead.

The Co-Occurring Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is located at 340 Thompson Rd in Webster. This acute level of care is considered lower than an inpatient hospitalization but much higher and more structured than standard outpatient therapy. Patients attend the program Monday through Friday from 9am-2pm, and typically patients stay in this level of care for 2-4weeks. The program consists of groups, individual therapy, medication management, and family therapy (based on need and patient request). Initially, students will shadow clinicians to learn about the treatment provided and, once they are confident and comfortable, students will begin to meet with patients independently, completing intakes, individual sessions, running groups, completing treatment plans, and discharge planning. During the internship students will learn about a variety of mental health and substance use disorders and the medications used to treat them. Students will also learn about the levels of care and treatment options at UMass Harrington and will have the opportunity to shadow in those levels of care. Students should reach out via email to the UMass Harrington contact person (Christina Beesley) who will schedule an interview to discuss internship opportunities, student interest, and requirements of the school. Onboarding takes about 4 weeks so please plan ahead.