In Michigan, there are not sufficient psychiatric services to meet everyone’s needs, especially the needs of children, adolescents, and perinatal people. As a result, medical providers often must manage their patients’ mental health concerns.
MC3 helps physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) prepare for this expanded scope of care by offering no-cost, same day guidance on how to identify, treat, and provide resources for mental health conditions among youth and perinatal patients. When other psychiatric resources are scarce or have long waitlists, MC3 provides direct access to specialized psychiatrists to help providers navigate clinical questions quickly and confidently.
Our guidance is tailored to support the unique roles of providers who develop trusted, ongoing relationships with patients through holistic care. MC3 psychiatry consultations are available to outpatient healthcare providers who care for youth and perinatal people in Michigan, which includes:
MC3 psychiatrists are available through same-day, no-cost phone consultations to offer guidance on:
Consultations aim to:
As part of your participation, you will be asked to sign a Provider Agreement (online form available) that outlines program services and respective responsibilities.
Learn how the consultation process works in this 2-minute video:
Group Case Consultation provides the opportunity for clinics and outpatient provider groups to meet virtually via Zoom to discuss and review patients with an MC3 consulting psychiatrist. Providers can present patient cases for review and recommendations or bring up general questions about behavioral health treatment for discussion. One-time or recurring scheduling options are available.
MC3 consultation does not include:
To ensure healthcare providers are accurately recording their time spent on MC3 psychiatric consultations, our team created a guide for How to Bill and Code for Mental Health Services.