Sunshine Coast Mental Health Service & Referral

Sunshine Coast Mental Health Service & Referral Guide
Emergency Services Ph: 000
If applicable, enact Practice Duress Protocol or similar.
Current behaviour endangering self or
others. Requires immediate emergency
service response.
Notify Sunshine Coast Mental Health Service
Severe mental illness, with associated
high level risk/distress. Requires urgent
treatment.
Sunshine Coast Acute Care Ph: 1300 642 255
Moderate disorder, worsening
symptoms, not responding to
treatment, requiring specialist
intervention.
Sunshine Coast Acute Care Ph: 1300 64 22 55
or Private Psychiatrist or Psychological Services.
Consider appropriate support services in ‘Situational Crisis’ event.
RA2 consider Telehealth: Anywhere Healthcare 1800 822 940
https://www.anywherehealthcare.com.au/gps/how-it-works/
Mild to moderate mental health disorder
(see overleaf)
Mental Health Treatment Plan & Private Psychological Services.
NOTE: Consider Better Access for patients who are able to contribute
gap fee.
Refer to ATAPS for patients experiencing ‘Economic Disadvantage’.
Support Services (including links)
Service Organisation
Contact Details
Headspace Maroochydore:
12-25 years olds
ATAPS: low income adults or children
under 12
Suicide Call Back Service
National Ph: 1800 650 890 Local Ph: 07 5409 4900
http://www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/headspace-maroochydore
Artius Clinical Support Service Ph: 1800 031 185
http://www.artius.com.au/health-services/psychology/sunshine-coast/
Ph: 1300 659 467 (24 hours 7 days)
Mind Health Connect – resources and links
Sexual Assault Helpline
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
http://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au/
Local Ph: 07 5482 7911 Statewide Ph: 1800 010 120
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/sexualassault/html/contact.asp
DV Connect / Domestic Violence Hotline
Ph: 1800 811 811 Statewide (24 hours 7 days)
http://www.dvconnect.org/
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
Local Ph: 07 5319 4899 Statewide Ph: 1800 177 833
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/atod/help_support.asp
Partners in Recovery: Care Coordination
PIR Contact Centre Ph: 1300 747 724
My Community Directory – Qld resource
http://www.partnersinrecoveryscg.org/our-partners.html
http://scg.mycommunitydirectory.com.au
SCHHS Public Mental Health Services
Sunshine Coast Mental Health / Acute Care Team
100 Sixth Avenue Maroochydore QLD 4558, Ph: 1300 64 22 55
Gympie Mental Health - 20 Alfred Street Gympie QLD 4570, Ph: 1300 64 22 55
Older Persons M/H Team
Ground Floor, Centenary Square
Nambour QLD 4560
Ph: 07 5450 4700
Homeless Health Outreach Team
Centenary Square
Nambour QLD 4560
Ph: 07 5319 4800
Evolve Services (Child Safety)
100 Brisbane Road
Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Ph: 07 5457 9000
Child and Youth Mental Health
11 Beach Road
Maroochydore QLD 4558
Ph: 07 5409 9111
Cultural Healing – Continuing Care
Ground Floor, Centenary Square
Nambour QLD 4560
Ph: 07 5450 4700
Operational Feedback Channel
Lisa Gwillim
Primary Care Liaison Officer
[email protected]
Private Hospital Mental Health Services
The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital
– Cooinda Mental Health Service
Buderim
Ph: 1300 78 04 13
Caloundra Private Clinic –
Ramsay Mental Health
Caloundra
Ph: 5491 1522 (office hours)
http://sunshinecoasthospital.com.au/ourservices/cooinda-mental-health-service
http://www.caloundraprivate.com.au/
Sunshine Coast Health Network Ltd trading as Sunshine Coast Medicare Local
Sunshine Coast Medicare Local gratefully acknowledges the financial and other support from the Australian Government Department of Health
May, 2015
Frequently Used Medicare Mental Health Item Numbers (FAQ Link)
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/budget/publishing.nsf/Content/budget2011-factsheet02.htm
Sub-link enclosed for PDF Printable version of Changes to Rebates For GP Plans.
Item
Name
$
Description / Recommended Frequency
Min 20 mins – By GP without Mental Health Skills Training.
Patient Assessment & preparation of care plan with option to refer
for rebated psychological services. MAXIMUM ONCE YEARLY
Min 40 mins – By GP without Mental Health Skills Training.
Patient Assessment & preparation of care plan with option to refer
for rebated psychological services. MAXIMUM ONCE YEARLY
Min 20 mins - By GP with Mental Health Skills Training. Patient
Assessment & preparation of care plan with option to refer for
rebated psychological services. MAXIMUM ONCE YEARLY
Min 40 mins - By GP with Mental Health Skills Training.
Assessment & preparation of care plan with option to refer for
rebated psychological services. MAXIMUM ONCE YEARLY
2700
GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
$71.70
2701
GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
$105.55
2715
GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
$91.05
2717
GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
$134.10
2712
Review of GP Mental Health
Treatment Plan
$71.70
Plan review between 1 - 6 months and no more than 2 per year
2713
Mental Health Consultation
$71.70
Consult ≥ 20 min, for the ongoing management of a patient with
mental disorder. No restriction on number of consultations per
year
2721
GP Focussed Psychological
Strategies
$92.75
30 - 40 mins - By GP with focussed psychological strategies
training.
2723
GP Focussed Psychological
Strategies
derived
fee
Out of surgery consultation. 30 - 40 mins.
– By GP with focussed psychological strategies training
2725
GP Focussed Psychological
Strategies
$132.75
> 40 mins. By GP with focussed psychological strategies training.
2727
GP Focussed Psychological
Strategies
derived
fee
Out of surgery consultation. > 40 mins.
– By GP with focussed psychological strategies training.
GP Referral Pathway:
For patients who would benefit from short term psychological support for mild to moderate cases
Individual has capacity
to pay Medicare gap:
Individual has economic
ELIGIBLE FOR ATAPS or CHILD ATAPS
ELIGIBLE FOR BETTER ACCESS
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/healthprofessionals/services/education/education-guide-mental-healthservices-supporting-indigenous-health
● Individual has capacity to pay Medicare Gap
● 6+4 sessions per calendar year (individual and or group)
GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
Conduct patient assessment & prepare care plan
Billable once every year / 12 months
disadvantage:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mentalboimhc-ataps
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Low income earner
Identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Culturally or linguistically diverse background
At risk of suicide or self-harm
Impacted upon by natural disaster
Experiencing pre or post natal depression
Affected by forced adoption
Aged 11 years or under (use Child ATAPS Referral)
6 sessions (+ 6 with GP review) - per calendar year
Refer patient directly to BETTER ACCESS provider
Review of GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
Plan review between 1 - 6 months & no more than 2 per year
GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
Conduct patient assessment & prepare care plan
Billable once every year / 12 months
Referral & signed consent to ATAPS provider (Artius)
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A patient cannot change programs
within the same calendar year
Sessions provided are per calendar
year
A new referral or new episode of care
can establish a new block of sessions
ATAPS provider (Artius) arranges appointment for patient.
Ph: 1800 031 185
http://www.artius.com.au/health-services/access-to-alliedpsychological-services-ataps/
Review of GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
Plan review between 1 - 6 months & no more than 2 per year