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Primary Health Networks (PHN) primary mental health care guidance – psychological therapies provided by mental health professionals to underserviced groups

This guidance document provides advice to Primary Health Networks (PHNs) on commissioning short-term psychological therapy services for people and groups who are underserviced by Medicare Benefits Schedule-based psychological treatment.

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Primary Health Networks (PHN) primary mental health care guidance – psychological therapies provided by mental health professionals to underserviced groups

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Guideline
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Health sector
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English
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This document includes: 

  • What are psychological therapy services for underserviced groups?
  • What type of services can be delivered under this level of intervention? What is in scope?
  • What services are not in scope?
  • Client eligibility for services
  • What is expected of PHNs
  • Performance indicators
  • What flexibilities do PHNs have?
  • Useful resources.

 

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