We fund the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program, to help mental health nurses work with individuals who live with complex and severe mental illness. Mental health nurses support individuals in collaboration with their carers, doctors and other services, and provide clinical care and access to appropriate interventions.
A GP referral is needed to access this service. Available by Telehealth. Please talk to your GP for more information.
What is the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program?
The MHNIP program is at the higher level of stepped care. This program is for people with more severe or complex mental disorders during periods of significant disability. Credentialed mental health nurses work with GPs to deliver a range of services which may include monitoring a perosns mental health, managing their medication and improving linkages with other health professionals.
Eligibility
- You have been diagnosed with a mental disorder.
- Your disorder significantly impacts your social, personal or work life.
- You have been, or are at immediate risk of hospitalisation due to your disorder.
- You will likely require treatment and management for your condition for up to two years.
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