Refer Your Patients
Easy patient referral for therapists, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare providers. Your patients receive expert psychiatric medication management.
Why Refer to Waystone Psychiatry?
Board-Certified Expertise
Patients receive care from a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with specialized knowledge in medication management, not just a general prescriber.
Collaborative Care
We coordinate with your treatment team. Regular communication ensures your patients receive integrated, comprehensive care.
Accessible Appointments
Secure telehealth means quick appointments without barriers. Your patients get care when they need it.
Specialized Services
ADHD, addiction, adolescent psychiatry, trauma—we handle complex cases that benefit from psychiatric specialist expertise.
Treatment-Resistant Cases
Patients who haven't responded to standard medication approaches receive advanced protocols and systematic medication management.
Ongoing Communication
You'll receive updates on your patient's psychiatric medication management progress and clinical decisions.
How to Refer
Referral Process
1. Contact Us
Call or email us with your patient's referral information. Include reason for referral, relevant history, and current symptoms.
2. Patient Scheduling
We contact your patient to schedule an appointment. We typically have availability within 1-2 weeks for routine referrals.
3. Initial Evaluation
Patient completes comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. We coordinate with your team as appropriate.
4. Ongoing Care
Psychiatric medication management begins with regular monitoring. We maintain communication with your practice.
Referral Information to Include:
- Patient Name & Date of Birth
- Contact Information — Phone number and email
- Insurance Information — Insurance name and member ID
- Primary Diagnosis — What you're referring for
- Psychiatric History — Previous diagnoses and hospitalizations
- Current Medications — What they're already taking
- Medical History — Relevant conditions
- Allergies — Including medication allergies
- Your Practice Contact Information — For communication
Contact Waystone Psychiatry
Common Referral Scenarios
🔹 Therapist Referring for Psychiatric Medication Management
Your patient is doing therapy but needs medication support. We'll provide psychiatric medication management while your therapeutic relationship continues. We coordinate to ensure integrated care.
🔹 Primary Care Physician Referring Psychiatric Patients
PCP care often includes managing mental health medications. When specialists expertise is needed, we provide comprehensive psychiatric medication management and coordinate with your PCP.
🔹 Treatment-Resistant Patients
Patients who haven't responded to standard psychiatric medications benefit from systematic evaluation. We use advanced protocols to find effective combinations.
🔹 Complex Medication Cases
Patients on multiple medications, with substance use histories, or complex medical conditions need specialized psychiatric expertise. That's our specialty.
🔹 Psychiatric Subspecialty Cases
Adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, bipolar disorder—when your patient needs specialized psychiatric knowledge, we're here to help.
Communication & Collaboration
We believe in collaborative care. After your referral:
- Initial Treatment Plan: You'll receive documentation of psychiatric evaluation findings and medication management plan
- Regular Updates: We communicate about your patient's progress and any significant changes in psychiatric medication management
- Medication Information: Clear documentation about psychiatric medications prescribed and dosages
- Coordination: We're available to discuss your patient's psychiatric care if needed
- Emergency Communication: We contact you about urgent psychiatric changes if appropriate
Your patient's privacy is always protected. We follow all HIPAA requirements. You'll receive clinical information relevant to coordinated care.
Ready to Refer?
Contact Waystone Psychiatry with your patient referral. We'll handle the rest.
Phone: 720-209-6575