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Psychology Services

The New England Division of General Practice provides Psychology services under two programs:  Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care (BOiMHC) and Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote Areas through the centres of Armidale, Inverell, Glen Innes and Tenterfield. The aim of these programs is to improve community access to, and equity of, the provision of mental health care services. Both programs provide psychological services, in particular, evidence based Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) to appropriately referred patients cost free.
The GP must complete a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (GPMHTP) including diagnosis and an assessment tool prior to referring their patients into these programs.
A copy of the FPS referral and the GPMHTP are to be forwarded via fax to:
Armidale:          6771 1170
Glen Innes:       6771 1170 (Glen Innes referrals are processed in the Armidale office of NEDGP)
Inverell:            6721 4118
Tenterfield:       6736 1703 
Aboriginal Health Workers
Aboriginal Health Workers (AHW) are located in Tenterfield and Inverell/Tingha
The role of the AHW is to assist GPs in more effectively servicing the local Aboriginal community with their mental health needs. The AHW works with the local community to help facilitate ease of access to GP appointments and other mental health services.
The AHW in each location also plays a role in community education. 
Drought Community Support Worker
The New England Division of General Practice employs a Drought Community Support Worker based in Inverell covering the areas of Inverell, Glen Innes and Tenterfield. This role provides Crisis counselling to people in need as a direct consequence of drought conditions. It is also responsible for the raising of community awareness of mental health issues associated with hardships incurred in drought affected areas and for the provision of support, advice and education.
Mental Health Education
The New England Division of General Practice facilitates ongoing mental health education events regionally.
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 New England Division of General Practice Psychology Services

 
Once a GP has identified a patient as requiring psychological support (and who meets the referral requirements) a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (Item 2702 or 2710) must be completed
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Referrals
The referral (using the NEDGP FPS referral template) plus a copy of the Mental Health Treatment Plan are faxed through to:
Armidale:            NEDGP on 6771 1170
Inverell:               6721 4118
Glen Innes:        NEDGP on 6771 1170
Tenterfield:       6736 1703
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Focussed Psychological Services (FPS)
Six sessions of FPS with the option of an additional six sessions after a review with their GP (2712) and a second referral. A third round of six sessions can be considered under exceptional circumstances in which the GP considers the patient to have experienced significant change
in their clinical condition or care circumstances and deems it necessary to increase the
maximum number of services.
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Service Providers
Armidale:
Interns at the University of New England Psychology Clinic and specific contracted Psychologists who have current service agreements with the NEDGP.
Inverell:
Elizabeth Lloyd and Adam Leis
Glen Innes:
Eric Briggs and Zoe Miller
Tenterfield:
Dr Richard Goddard
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No cost to patient
 

GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (Item 2710 if the GP is registered with Medicare as having mental health skills training – may be claimed once in a 12 month period): Medicare rebate $160.45 with no gap for patient

 

GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (Item 2702 if the GP is not registered with Medicare as having mental health skills training – may be claimed once in a 12 month period): Medicare rebate $125.95 with no gap for patient

 

GP Mental Health Treatment Plan Review (item 2712 – may be claimed once every six months and at least four weeks after claiming a 2710 or a 2702): Medicare rebate $106.95 with no gap for patient.

 

GP Mental Health Consultation (item 2713 – there are no time restrictions for when it can be claimed but the consultation must be greater than 20 minutes duration):  Medicare rebate $70.60 with no gap for patient.

 

 

 

 New England Division of General Practice Psychology Services

 
Once a GP has identified a patient as requiring psychological support (and who meets the referral requirements) a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (Item 2702 or 2710) must be completed
↓
Referrals
The referral (using the NEDGP FPS referral template) plus a copy of the Mental Health Treatment Plan are faxed through to:
Armidale:            NEDGP on 6771 1170
Inverell:               6721 4118
Glen Innes:        NEDGP on 6771 1170
Tenterfield:       6736 1703
↓
Focussed Psychological Services (FPS)
Six sessions of FPS with the option of an additional six sessions after a review with their GP (2712) and a second referral. A third round of six sessions can be considered under exceptional circumstances in which the GP considers the patient to have experienced significant change
in their clinical condition or care circumstances and deems it necessary to increase the
maximum number of services.
↓
Service Providers
Armidale:
Interns at the University of New England Psychology Clinic and specific contracted Psychologists who have current service agreements with the NEDGP.
Inverell:
Elizabeth Lloyd and Adam Leis
Glen Innes:
Eric Briggs and Zoe Miller
Tenterfield:
Dr Richard Goddard
↓
No cost to patient
 

GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (Item 2710 if the GP is registered with Medicare as having mental health skills training – may be claimed once in a 12 month period): Medicare rebate $160.45 with no gap for patient

 

GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (Item 2702 if the GP is not registered with Medicare as having mental health skills training – may be claimed once in a 12 month period): Medicare rebate $125.95 with no gap for patient

 

GP Mental Health Treatment Plan Review (item 2712 – may be claimed once every six months and at least four weeks after claiming a 2710 or a 2702): Medicare rebate $106.95 with no gap for patient.

 

GP Mental Health Consultation (item 2713 – there are no time restrictions for when it can be claimed but the consultation must be greater than 20 minutes duration):  Medicare rebate $70.60 with no gap for patient.

 
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Division Contacts

Program Manager

Meg Fletcher in Armidale
Phone: 02 6771 1146
E-Mail: mfletcher@nedgp.or.au

Northern Region Program Manager

Betty Whitten in Glen Innes
Phone: 0427 711 396
E-Mail: bwhitten@nedgp.org.au

Executive Officer Clinical Services

Heather McPhie
Phone: 02 6771 1146
E-Mail: hmcphie@nedgp.org.au

 

Program Manager

Meg Fletcher in Armidale
Phone: 02 6771 1146
E-Mail: mfletcher@nedgp.or.au

Northern Region Program Manager

Betty Whitten in Glen Innes
Phone: 0427 711 396
E-Mail: bwhitten@nedgp.org.au

Executive Officer Clinical Services

Heather McPhie
Phone: 02 6771 1146
E-Mail: hmcphie@nedgp.org.au

 
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