Referral Process

Belmont Private Hospital is an Authorised Mental Health Service providing treatment under the Queensland Mental Health Act. Please note Belmont is not an Acute Care Facility and if your patient is in acute crisis or actively suicidal please contact your local Emergency Department.

We work in partnership with General Practitioners and key service providers to treat people suffering with a comprehensive range of mental health concerns.

For assistance with managing your patients’ mental health concerns, please follow our admissions process outlined below.

Inpatient Referrals

1. Does your patient need a specialist mental health admission?
   
   
2. Does your patient have Private Health Insurance, DVA Status, WorkCover or the ability to self-fund their admission?
   
3. If yes, a detailed referral can be submitted via:|
   
   Email: [email protected]
   Fax: 07 3398 0277 If sending a referral via fax we recommend following up with a phone call to ensure it has been received;
   
   Referrals to our specialist services can be sent directly to those area’s via:
   
   BCPND (Brisbane Centre for Postnatal Disorders)
   Email: [email protected]
   Ph: 07 3398 0238
   Fax: 07 3398 0143
   TDU (Trauma and Disassociation Unit)
   Email: [email protected]
   Ph: 07 3398 0280
   Fax: 07 3055 9310
   
   
4. In the unfortunate circumstances we are unable to offer an admission we will communicate this outcome to yourself with any possible alternative suggestions.
5. An admission date will be arranged based on your patients’ needs;
6. We aim to make contact with your patient within 24-48 hours of receiving their referral to go through our pre-admission assessment process including confirming health fund eligibility;
7. Health professionals can call our admissions and assessment team on 1800 700 274 to discuss a patient’s referral;

Please note that Admissions are unable to assist with any enquiries other than those relating to inpatient admissions.

Online referral form

Submit your inpatient or day patient admission referrals, online.

Outpatient Referrals

Situated onsite at Belmont Private Hospital are the private practices of 26 consultant psychiatrists. These practices are located within the Connolly, Pinel and Helen Boyle Clinics.

Information for Patients

A referral from your GP needs to be received and accepted before an appointment can be booked with one of our psychiatrists.

Please forward your referral directly to the practice of your preferred psychiatrist (contact details are available on each profile) and the secretary will pass it onto the doctor to determine if they are able to take on your care. Acceptance is not guaranteed, and depends upon the doctor’s current patient load, and the availability of adequate appointment space to provide the required level of care.

If your referral has been accepted, the secretary will contact you via phone or email to arrange an appointment. If we are unable to accept your referral, we will advise your referring doctor of this outcome.

Any queries relating to fees, availability, and wait times, can be answered by the doctor's secretary directly via phone or email.

Information for Referring Doctors

If your patient is requiring admission please forward your referral directly to our Admissions team. Please refer to the Admissions information page for further information.

If your patient is seeking an outpatient appointment please forward your referral directly to the private practice of the preferred psychiatrist. Referrals can be received via medical objects (preferred), email or fax.

Where possible the referral should contain:

• The patient’s full name, date of birth, contact phone number and email address;
• The main issues (a summary of the problems, the perceived contributors and any safety concerns);
• Medical history and the relevant medical and mental health treatment that has been provided;
• Whether a psychologist has recommended the GP make the referral (include their specific concerns and contact details).