Consultant Psychiatry
Information for health professionals
The Consultant Psychiatry Service provides access to psychiatrists for people with severe and persistent mental illness, as well as support to GPs in treating and managing their care.
Eligibility
People living with severe and persistent mental health issues who require support from a psychiatrist, however currently face barriers in accessing psychiatrists, as well as their treating GP.
Services available
Access to a consultant psychiatrist for both eligible patients and their treating GP.
An appointment is typically 55 minutes. This includes 40-45 minutes of therapy with the consumer and 10-15 minutes to support the GP with any care planning and prescriptions.
General Practices also have access to capacity building sessions, including webinars. GPs may contact the service for brief advice on patients already accessing the service.
Consultant Psychiatry Hub directory
Updated: 5 November 2021. Details are subject to change.
Your patient will be allocated to their nearest participating practice if you indicate they require face-to-face sessions.
Mac-Field Medical Practice
Location: Campbelltown Hub, Macquarie Fields
Contact name: Helene Walsh, Practice Manager
Phone: 02 9605 7220
Consult type: Face to face
Trinity Health Care
Location: Liverpool Hub, Liverpool
Contact name: Soumya, Practice Manager
Phone: 02 9610 3444
Consult type: Face to face
Villawood Medical Centre
Location: Fairfield Hub, Villawood
Contact name: Tilak, Practice Manager
Phone: 02 9726 5953
Consult type: Face to face
Chester Hill Family Medical Practice
Location: Bankstown Hub, Chester Hill
Contact name: Mirella, Practice Manager
Phone: 02 9644 2180
Consult type: Face to face
Tahmoor Medical Centre
Location: Wollondilly Hub
Contact name: Michelle, Practice Manager
Phone: 02 4683 0800
Consult type: Video conference
East Hills Medical Centre
Location: Bankstown Hub
Contact name: Farhat, Practice Manager
Phone: 02 9773 3676
Consult type: Video conference
Referral pathways
Referral by GP and a GP mental health treatment plan is required following the first 3 sessions.
Referral forms for this service can be found under Health Professionals > Practice Support > Forms and Templates.
GPs can access the Consultant Psychiatry Service through the Mental Health Central Intake number, and fax.
South Western Sydney PHN Mental Health Central Intake:
Enquiries: 1300 797 746 (1300 SWS PHN)
All referrals fax to: 4623 1796
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