Credentialed Mental Health Nurse Clinic

The Credentialed Mental Health Nurse Clinic provides specialised mental health care by highly trained and qualified nurses. Our Credentialed Mental Health Nurses have undergone specialised mental health training and have been recognised by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) to be able to provide mental health care under Medicare.

We offer a safe and supportive environment for people experiencing mental health challenges. Services we offer include:

Mental Health Assessments: We’ll work with you to understand your mental health needs and provide personalised care.
Care Planning: Together, we’ll develop a tailored care plan to support your recovery and well-being.
Therapeutic Support: From managing medications to counseling, we provide ongoing care and treatment.
Collaboration with Health Experts: Our nurses work alongside doctors, psychologists, and other professionals to give you the best possible care.
Support for Families: We also offer guidance and support for your loved ones.

This program has been designed to meet the National Standards for Mental Health Services (NSMHS).

For more information on this service please download the flyer.

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What is a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (CMHN)?

The ACMHN Credential is the nationally consistent standard for recognition of specialist mental health nurses. Credentialing ensures recognition of the qualifications, skills, expertise, and experience of nurses who are practicing as specialist mental health nurses.

How to access the service

To access the service, you will need to be referred by your General Practitioner (GP) to our Credentialed Mental Health Nurse Clinic.
When accessing the service for pregnancy support counselling, you can be eligible for 3 in person OR telehealth Medicare rebated sessions per pregnancy.
When accessing the service for complex mental health conditions you can be eligible for up to 5 Medicare rebated sessions.
If you are wanting further sessions with the Mental Health Nurse, this is available with an out-of-pocket cost per session of $125 per session.