Mental Health Program

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About the Mental Health Program

The Mental Health Program (MHP) is led by the Executive Director with an Executive Team comprising the Director of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Primary Partnerships, Director of Acute Mental Health, Director of Community and Rehabilitation, Director of South East Alcohol and Drug Services, Director of Nursing, Medical Program Director, Director of Southern Synergy, Director of Psychology, Director of Consumer and Carer Relations, Business Support Manager, and HR Client Relationship Manager.

The Mental Health Program works with a staff EFT of 650.

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The Mental Health Program provides mental health services to persons aged up to 64-years with a mental illness and/or those with alcohol or other drugs issues. Services for people aged 65 years and over are provided through the Aged Persons Mental Health Program.

A range of inpatient and community-based services are provided covering a broad spectrum of mental disorders. The provision of services is organised by geographical catchment. Some specialist services are offered for the whole of the South East region and beyond.

Services are provided by a range of health professionals, frequently in multidisciplinary teams including Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Medical Officers/Registrars, Counsellors / Welfare Workers, and supported by Administrative and Ancillary Staff.
 

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