4.5.29.2 Better Access to Mental Health (BAMH) Occupational Therapy
Better Access to Mental Health (BAMH) endorsed occupational therapists are those occupational therapists who demonstrate specific experience in evidence-based management of mild to moderate mental health conditions.
- are registered with WorkSafe to provide services as both a BAMH occupational therapist and occupational therapist
- hold and maintain registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia with no restrictions on practice
- hold and maintain endorsement with Occupational Therapy Australia and registration with Medicare to deliver focused psychological strategies under the Better Assess to Mental Health initiative
- sign a declaration committing to provide BAMH occupational therapy services in line with the Clinical Framework and related Service Standards.
See: BAMH Occupational Therapy Services application form
Policy
The policy provides guidelines for BAMH occupational therapy services.
See: Policy for Better Access to Mental Health (BAMH) Occupational Therapy Services
The policy provides guidelines about:
- what costs will be paid for
- what costs will not be paid for
- who can provide BAMH occupational therapy services
- service standards
- reporting requirements of BAMH occupational therapists
- referral requirements.
Fee Schedule
WorkSafe publish a fee schedule for the maximum amounts that it will pay for a range of BAMH occupational therapy categories.
See: Occupational Therapy Services Fee Schedule | Cost of Services