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New Referral Process for CPO Mental Health Goes Live 11 May 2022 The redesigned Referral form will go live in Halcyon on the 11th of May. The new form is simplified with two options for referral into our service: 1. Social worker 2. Mental health support (this option for Individual counselling and group workshops). The Kessler will not be mandatory, and the referral form has been significantly simplified. There is provision for the referrer to advise which support they feel would most benefit their patient and give background information. The MH team will contact the patient to complete the Kessler, assess their needs and make a treatment plan i.e., Referral to group workshops, Individual Counselling sessions etc. The fee paid ($34.50) to practices for referral into service will cease from 11 May 2022. All invoices for current and outstanding Mental Health Referrals need to be submitted before the 31st Of May to be processed. Please inform your GPs that Extended consults will be claimed under Halcyon from 11 May 2022 and there will be allocations of these to practices. A report with your allocation balance will be sent to you on the 11th of May. The discretionary criteria we apply to other aspects of the programme will be extended to include extended consultations. Please also advise all GP’s that discretionary funding is available, for those meeting the following criteria: • Youth (12 – 19 years) • High needs clients (Māori and Pacific Island) • Referrals declined from secondary Mental Health Services (DHB and recommended suitable for PHO) • Pregnant and postnatal women/ new parents. Funding for POC are managed by the MH team and allocated according to clinical presentation. Please be aware there has been no extra funding for the programme so discretion is required before referral to ensure the service is not suddenly overwhelmed. The use of your HIPS and Health Coaches is recommended in the first instance (where available). Other options for funding (WINZ, ACC etc) will also be explored by the MH team. Referrers will receive advice re the outcome of the MH teams’ initial assessment and treatment plan. Final reports will continue to be processed as is for now. We are looking forward to continuing to work with you to meet the needs of our people seeking mental health support. Please contact us if you require any clarification or support regarding these changes. Naomi Malcolm Programme Lead CPO Mental Health Programme M: (027) 232 2760 | P: (07) 571 7173 | E: naomim@wboppho.org.nz 1
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