State Board of Social Worker Licensure - Maine.gov
Clinical Social Work • Castine, ME • 1 (Gardiner office) locations
Clinic Type
Clinical Social Work
Address
Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Gardiner, Maine
Phone
207-624-8637
penny.vaillancourt@maine.gov
Opening Hours
Gardiner office open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What is the purpose of the board?
Protect public health and welfare by ensuring competent and honest practitioners and establishing minimum standards of proficiency; examining, licensing, regulating and disciplining practitioners.
How can I verify a license?
License verifications are available at no charge via the online licensing portal; no paper verifications issued.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades, OurHealthNetwork: No specific, aggregated public ratings or patient reviews found for individual social workers in Castine, ME. (N/A)
Patients praise
- The state board actively investigates and processes complaints against licensed professionals.
- The board maintains transparency by publishing records of complaint resolutions, including dismissals and disciplinary actions.
Common complaints
- Allegations of noncompliance with professional codes of ethics, specifically regarding billing and record access.
- Investigations into potential violations of laws and rules governing social work.
"A motion was made... to dismiss with a letter of guidance referencing... Code of Ethics regarding billing and access to records."
— Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure Meeting Minutes"The board shall investigate a complaint... regarding noncompliance with or violation of this chapter or of rules adopted by the board."
— Maine Legislature Statutes Title 32, Section 2105-ASynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Social Work Licensure Compact: Development and next steps - Association of Social Work Boards — May 21, 2026
- REMINDER: Comment Period Open for HCBS Providers of Clinical, Clinical Therapy, Care Coordination, Supportive Skills Building, Therapeutic Interventions, Assistive Technology, and Personal Support Services Until July 13, 2026 | Department of Health and Human Services — Jul 10, 2026
- Updated Shell Case Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers | Department of Health and Human Services — Dec 15, 2025
- Worker Portability Efforts Moving Forward | Maine's Essential Care & Support Workforce — Nov 1, 2025
- Maine Maritime Academy updates Castine on pier and ship - Penobscot Bay Press — Feb 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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