For Allied Mental Health Professionals
A direct pathway to psychiatric care. No GP referral required.
Supporting allied mental health professionals with specialist psychiatric care.
Designed for psychologists, counsellors, mental health OTs and mental health social workers seeking timely consultation, collaborative assessment, and ongoing specialist support for their clients, with a pathway that does not require a GP referral to get started.
Client Pathway
Allied Mental Health Professional → Psychiatrist Pathway
SUBMIT CLIENT REFERRAL
Refer your client with relevant background information. Please include a clinical summary and the reason for referral.
REFERRAL REVIEW
We review referrals promptly and contact you if we require additional information to ensure the best care for your client.
BOOKING
Your client is offered the earliest suitable appointment.
Nurse Practitioner Assessment
A comprehensive assessment by our Nurse Practitioner, resulting in a formal referral and a full assessment report to the psychiatrist.
Psychiatrist Consultation
Building on the NP's report, the psychiatrist conducts a clinical interview to confirm diagnosis and develop a tailored treatment and management plan.
ONGOING COLLABORATIVE CARE
We work together throughout your client's journey to support continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
WHY ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE SHAMA HEALTH
TIMELY ACCESS
Your clients are offered appointments as soon as possible.
COLLABORATIVE CARE
We work alongside you throughout your client's journey.
CLINICAL COMMUNICATION
Detailed clinical letters and feedback to support continuity and shared decision making.
SPECIALIST MENTAL HEALTHCARE
Evidence-based psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Current client focus
Refer a Client
No GP referral needed! Complete the form below and attach your clinical notes. We'll take it from there and keep you informed after every session.
07 2143 6768
Telehealth available nationwide — coming soon to Brisbane
Print-ready A4 referral
pathway pamphlet