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It specifies what must be included in a signed and dated referral letter (patient identifiers, symptoms or diagnosis, number of required treatment services, and statements about existing GPMHTP/shared care or psychiatrist assessment). It also covers practice expectations for cover letters and Mental Health Treatment Plans, referral clarification via addendum, and contact methods. Additional sections detail referral pacing, including review timing limits and COVID-19 add-on rules, plus Connect to Wellbeing referral procedures, eligibility checks, and intake approval steps via fax or email.","Guide to Mental Health Care Plan Referrals  \n(Better Access Initiative) for GPs  \nValid Referral Requirements  \nServices Australia states:  \n“There's no standard form for referrals. You can refer patients for allied mental health services with a signed and dated letter.  \nThe referral should include:  \n• name  \n• date of birth  \n• address  \n• the patient’s symptoms or diagnosis  \n• the number of treatment services the patient needs to receive  \n• a statement about whether the patient has a GPMHTP, shared care plan or a psychiatrist assessment and management plan.”  \n(Services Australia, 2 March 2021: [https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health](https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health)  \nprofessionals/topics/education-guide-better-access-mental-health-care-eligible-health-professionals/35591)  \nFurther to this, Mullumbimby Psychology requires both a cover letter and a copy of the complete Mental Health Treatment Plan at the initial session. Subsequent review points are recommended to have both the cover letter and MHTP, but the cover letter only may be accepted if it contains the above details.  \nContinued over page  \nIf a referral is incomplete or invalid, our reception team will request the GP to provide clarification. The existing cover letter or MHTP can be updated with the requested details, but clarification can also be provided as an addendum. Our contact methods include Medical Objects, email, or fax.  \nEmail: [support@mullumbimbypsychology.com.au](support@mullumbimbypsychology.com.au)  \nFax: 02 6684 4793  \nA Mental Health Treatment Plan template, authored by the Department of Health, can be found at the following link: [https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/09/better](https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/09/better)access-gp-mental-health-treatment-plan-template 0.pdf.  \nContinued over page  \nReferral Pacing  \nInitial MHTP and Reviews  \n• A review can be made 4 weeks after an initial MHTP has been created  \n• There must be at least 3 months between MHTP reviews  \n• One initial MHTP (up to 6 sessions) can be created per calendar year, but not within the  \n3 months after a review has been created (even if completed in the prior calendar year)  \n(Services Australia, 2 March 2021: [https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health](https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health)  \nprofessionals/topics/education-guide-better-access-mental-health-care-eligible-health-professionals/35591)  \nAdditional 10 (COVID-19) Review  \n• An additional 10 MHTP may only be created if a client has used all available initial 10 sessions under the Better Access initiative  \n• If the client does not use all 10 additional MHTP sessions, they will roll over into the new calendar year  \n• If a review of a standard MHTP has been created within the last 3 months, only a cover letter is required to authorise the additional 10 (i.e. it does not need to be billed to Medicare)  \n(Department of Health, 9 October 2020:  \n[http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/240DC3AF97EEAF79CA2585BC008](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/240DC3AF97EEAF79CA2585BC008)[ ](http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/240DC3AF97EEAF79CA2585BC008)[27909/$File/Factsheet-Practitioners-Mental-Health-Services-COVID-19.pdf](27909/$File/Factsheet-Practitioners-Mental-Health-Services-COVID-19.pdf))  \nAddendum for Connect to Wellbeing  \nReferrals  \nMullumbimby Psychology accepts referrals under Connect to Wellbeing Psychological Services and Suicide Prevention Services. 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