Severe and Complex Mental Illness – Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP)
Way to Wellness Program
The Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP) funds community based general practices, private psychiatric practices, and other appropriate organisations so they can employ mental health nurses to help provide coordinated clinical care for people with severe mental disorders. Mental health nurses work with psychiatrists and GPs to provide services like monitoring a patient’s mental state, managing their medication, and improving links to other professionals and clinical service providers.
MHNIP nurses are currently located in general practices in Smithfield and North Cairns (Cairns), Cardwell, Ingham, Thuringowa, Townsville, Ayr, Slade Point, Sarina, and Mackay.
In early January 2019, MHNIP will transition to the new Severe and Complex Mental Illness Program.
Contact Details
Eligibility
No referral required.
No appointment required.
No waiting list.
Self / family / friends
Charges and Fees
Government