Social work services fee schedule
View current and past social work service fee schedules.
Maximum fees listed in this fee schedule are exclusive of GST. If GST is applicable, WorkSafe Victoria will pay the GST component in addition to the maximum fee. Providers should provide a tax invoice where amounts are subject to GST. For queries regarding whether the services you provide to an injured worker are taxable (that is, subject to GST) please contact the Australian Taxation Office and/or your tax advisor.
Social work and Accredited Mental Health Social Work Services fees effective from 1 July 2024
WorkSafe will pay up to a maximum amount for the following categories of the service.
Social Work Services
Item number (Click to sort descending) | Service description (Click to clear sorting) | Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting) |
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SW600H | Initial Consultation - Home, hospital, work | $100.91 |
SW600R | Initial Consultation in rooms | $69.12 |
SW600RT | Telehealth - Initial Consultation | $69.12 |
SW602H | Standard Consultation - Home, hospital, work | $85.88 |
SW602R | Standard Consultation in rooms | $57.54 |
SW602RT | Telehealth - Standard Consultation | $57.54 |
Return to work case conference¹
Item number (Click to sort descending) | Service description (Click to clear sorting) | Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting) |
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SW700R | Return to Work Case Conference - Social Work | $71.91 |
Mental Health Social Work Services (MHSW)
Item number (Click to sort descending) | Service description (Click to clear sorting) | Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting) |
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MHSW600 | MHSW service - Initial Consultation | $192.00 |
MHSW600T | Telehealth - MHSW service - Initial Consultation | $192.00 |
MHSW602 | MHSW service - Short Consultation (30 minutes) | $85.97 |
MHSW602T | Telehealth - MHSW service - Short Consultation (30 minutes) | $85.97 |
MHSW604 | MHSW service - Long Consultation (60 minutes) | $171.96 |
MHSW604T | Telehealth - MHSW service - Long Consultation (60 minutes) | $171.96 |
Return to work case conference¹
Item number (Click to sort descending) | Service description (Click to clear sorting) | Maximum payment rate (Click to clear sorting) |
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MHSW700R | Return to Work Case Conference - MHSW | $107.47 |
To invoice AMHSW item codes, you must have signed the AMHSW declaration to be approved by WorkSafe as an AMHSW. Please note, this is in addition to registering as a social worker. See Social Work/ AMHSW policy for more details.
¹ Return to Work Case Conference
A RTW case conference is used to facilitate continuity of care, RTW and communication between relevant parties. If a RTW case conference is required, contact must be made with the Agent to facilitate the case conference and ensure appropriate representation from the Agent. The injured worker, employer, occupational rehabilitation provider and any member of the treating team can also be involved in the case conference. Administration and any follow up post RTW case conference is included in this fee.