McLean SouthEast Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Program

Compassionate short-term care serving southeastern Massachusetts

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Located in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the McLean SouthEast Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Program provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for adults living with a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

Find the care that’s right for you or your loved one. Call us today at 617.855.3141.

Program Leadership

Mark Longsjo, LICSW

Mark Longsjo, LICSW, Program Director

Mr. Longsjo oversees the adult inpatient and partial hospital programs at McLean SouthEast (MSE). He joined McLean Hospital in 1999 when MSE was established and has led the program’s growth over the years to serve more patients with enhanced services over a wider geographic area. He is a recipient of McLean’s Vision of Excellence Award and the Partners in Excellence Award and has been a member of the President’s Cabinet, the hospital’s leadership group.

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Ana Ticlea, MD, Medical Director

Dr. Ticlea most frequently works with patients with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and psychosis. Her academic interests include the integration of medication management with psychotherapy and lifestyle modifications that promote recovery and overall health.

Darlyn M. Scott, MSN, RN-BC

Darlyn M. Scott, MSN, RN-BC, Nurse Director

Ms. Scott has been the nurse director of MSE’s Adult Psychiatric Program since 2011, overseeing a comprehensive inpatient nursing department. She previously worked for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health in supervisory roles, including nurse manager at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital and nurse manager in the geriatric psychiatric unit at MetroWest Medical Center.

Duncan C. MacCourt, JD, MD

Duncan C. MacCourt, JD, MD, Associate Medical Director

Dr. MacCourt currently serves as the attending psychiatrist for the adult partial hospital program at MSE and is an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Fellowship trained in cancer psychiatry, he publishes in the fields of medicine, psychiatry, and law. He teaches in the Harvard South Shore residency program and at Harvard Law School, where he is a lecturer.

Simona Sava, MD

Simona Sava, MD, PhD, Assistant Medical Director

Dr. Sava is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of adult mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. Her clinical interests include the neurobiology of mental illness, medication management, quality improvement, cross-cultural psychiatry, collaborative care, and medical education. In her clinical practice, she uses a multifaceted approach that integrates biological, psychological, social, and cultural aspects to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the program located?

McLean SouthEast Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Program is located 23 Isaac Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts. For more information on directions, parking, and local accommodations, please visit our Maps & Directions page.

What is the length of stay at the program? What happens at discharge?

Length of stay in our short-term program is dependent on the needs of the individual.

Patients work with their treatment team on a discharge plan. Patients meet with team members on a daily basis. Our goal is for patients to have a successful discharge plan.

For patients who may be struggling to develop or implement treatment goals, case managers meet with them to reevaluate clinical needs.

Because the length of stay varies, we expect patients to work on their discharge plan upon the first day of treatment. All patients need to have a list of supports and phone numbers upon discharge, in case of emergency.

Are visitors permitted?

Visitors are permitted, following program policies. Visiting hours are 2-8pm, seven days a week.

Please speak to the patient’s treatment team for more information. Additional details can be found on the Visitors page.

Is there access to a phone? Are cellphones and other electronics allowed?

The nurses station phone number is 774.419.1005. Patient phone numbers are 774.419.1070 and 774.419.1071.

Patient phones are available at no cost. They are in the hallway across from the nurses station.

If someone calls these phones, a patient answers the phone. The message is be posted on a board located near the phones. Please check this area when expecting a phone call. The time limit for use of these phones is 10 minutes. This allows other patients to be able to use them. Collect calls are not accepted at these phones.

Staff are available for assistance with using these phones.

A consent form must be signed before patients can use a cell phone on the unit. Please read this form before signing it. Please ask staff for any needed clarification before signing.

The care team decides when a patient is ready to use their phone. This is for their safety.

Please note that patients are liable for any misuse of their phone. It is very important to respect everyone’s privacy on our unit. Photos, videos, and audio recordings are not allowed at any time.

A charging station is available on the unit. Patients can hook up their phone to be charged once a day.

We ask that patients not use their phone at night. The noise disturbs other patients who are resting in their beds.

What precautions are taken regarding restricted Items and sharps?

Safety is our primary goal on the unit. Our staff want patients and everybody else to be safe throughout each patient’s stay.

To ensure patient safety, we have a list of restricted items that are not allowed on the unit: alcoholic beverages, drugs, medications, plastic bags, anything sharp, items made from glass, and any kind of weapon.

Also, cords of any kind, including headphones, are not allowed.

Is family involved in treatment?

Contact between family members and clinical social workers, including family meetings, are encouraged when clinically appropriate and permitted by the patient. Family meetings generally take place on weekday afternoons.

What are the general policies of the program?

Important Information

Patient identification wristbands must be worn at all times to ensure correct identification and administration of all medications.

Smoking

This is a smoke-free program. Smoking is not permitted on or off the unit during hospitalization.

Possessions

Please send home any large amounts of money. Patients do not need money on the unit.

We do not have a storage area for suitcases, boxes, and tote bags. Patients should have only what is needed for a hospital stay.

McLean Hospital is not responsible for any of possessions that are lost, stolen, or broken.

Patient Rooms

Please do not have any food in patient rooms. Patients should try to keep their area in the room clean.

Staff assist patients if they need help in their room.

Patients may have to change to another room during the stay. Staff assist with this move if it is needed.

Cleaning staff clean patient rooms. When this happens patients cannot be present. Patients are asked to leave so the floors and bathrooms can be cleaned by staff.

Dress Code

Patients may wear their own clothing on the unit. Patient should note that they are with other people on the unit so should not dress in a manner that would make them feel uncomfortable.

Meals

Meals are provided by the hospital.

  • Breakfast: 8am
  • Lunch: 12noon
  • Dinner: 5pm

We have a Nourishment Room for snacks that are provided. Nursing staff can open this room.

Laundry

Please only have three days of clothing. There are laundry facilities available for patient use. Staff assist patients in the laundry room.

Mail

Letters to be mailed can be given to the receptionist at the nurses station. Postage is provided by the hospital. We discourage packages arriving on the unit by mail.

Personal Boundaries

Please do not have any physical or sexual contact with other patients or visitors. Everyone is at the program to work on their treatment and we want it to remain a treatment-focused unit.

What is the daily schedule?

Generally, each day follows this schedule:

  • 7:00am: Personal time
  • 7:30am: Medications
  • 8:00am: Breakfast
  • 9:30am: Fresh air break
  • 10:00am: Community meeting
  • 10:30am: ADLs
  • 11:15am: Self-awareness
  • 12:00pm: Lunch
  • 12:45pm: Medications
  • 1:15pm: Arts and crafts
  • 2:00pm: Fresh air break
  • 2:30pm: Symptom management
  • 3:30pm: Fresh air break
  • 4:00pm: Coping skills
  • 4:45pm: Medications
  • 5:00pm: Dinner
  • 6:00pm: Relaxation skills
  • 7:00pm: Movie/games
  • 8:30pm: Wrap-up meeting
  • 9:00pm: Medications
  • 9:30pm: Relaxation skills

Is group therapy a component of patient care?

Patients are assigned to groups that are scheduled on the unit. Groups are a big part of treatment. Staff are available to answer any questions related to groups and group programming.

During groups, we ask that patients not use cellphones and we ask that phones are kept on mute.

Types of Clinical Groups Offered

Symptom Management

Patients learn how to cope with symptoms of their diagnosis using healthy strategies and managing medication side effects.

Self-Compassion

Patients learn how to love themselves for who they are by showing themselves kindness and understanding.

CBT Skills

This group uses cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) which focuses on reframing thoughts and behaviors to make positive changes.

DBT Skills

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches you how to not judge yourself, emotional regulation, communication, and acceptance skills.

Mindfulness

To promote grounding, patients learn how to be more attuned to themselves, others, and their environment.

Sensory

This group helps patients engage senses by practicing strategies and using various tools to promote self-regulation.

Emotion Regulation

Patients learn to manage feelings, such as anxiety and anger, and learn how to respond in healthier ways.

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Patients learn how to improve communication with others, advocate for themselves, and gain confidence with socializing.

Medication Management

In this group, patients learn about side effects, strategies to improve medication management, and how to ask questions about meds.

What activities do patients participate in?

Community Meetings/Wrap-Ups

There is a community meeting each morning where patients are asked to set a treatment-related goal for the day. Each evening there is a wrap-up to reflect on that goal.

Activity Groups

Activity groups include therapeutic activities that focus on developing and practicing coping skills, doing arts and crafts, applying clinical skills, and exploring various leisure activities, like puzzles, music, board games, and much more!

Alternatives/Individual Activities

While group attendance is always encouraged, patients who are not ready for group programs, or prefer to work individually, can ask group therapists, activity coordinators, social workers, or any other staff member for individual work. It is definitely encouraged over not doing anything at all!

Where can more information be found?

Unit staff are available to answer additional questions. More information may also be found in McLean’s patient guides, including Guide to Arriving at McLean Hospital. Paper copies are available upon request.

Patients may also find this video about our admission process a helpful way to understand how it works. Watch now.

Find Care That’s Right for You

Call us today at 617.855.3141 to learn about treatment options.