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FirstVoice AI

Health & medical

AI receptionist for psychologists, counsellors and therapists

The short answer

FirstVoice answers calls for psychologists, counsellors and therapists 24/7, including new-client intake and availability; fees, funding (EAP, ACC Sensitive Claims, Mental Health Treatment Plan in AU); "Do you see couples, teens?". It books into Cliniko and gets urgent calls to you straight away. Plans start at $297 a month with setup included.

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Calls we handle

Calls psychologists, counsellors and therapists get, answered.

  • New-client intake and availability
  • Fees, funding (EAP, ACC Sensitive Claims, Mental Health Treatment Plan in AU)
  • "Do you see couples, teens?"
  • Waitlist enquiries
  • Rescheduling
  • Telehealth links
  • Referrer calls

Urgent calls

Escalated to you.

  • Any mention of suicide, self-harm, harm to others, or immediate danger: tell the caller to call 111 (AU 000). Provide a crisis line: NZ 1737, AU Lifeline 13 11 14 (not verified in this research pass and must be confirmed before publishing)
  • Warm transfer where possible. The AI must never counsel.

Software

Works with Cliniko, Halaxy, splose, PracSuite and more.

Also: coreplus, Zanda, Jane App, Carepatron.

What a missed call is worth

Typical psychologists, Counsellors and Therapists prices in NZ.

Rules we script around

Regulations for psychologists, counsellors and therapists.

General information, not legal advice.

  • Psychologists are regulated under the HPCAA.Source
  • The HIPC applies to the health information collected at intake.Source
  • Counsellors are not an Ahpra-regulated profession (no Ahpra board).Source
Australia
  • AU: Psychology Board under Ahpra.

FAQ

Psychologists, Counsellors and Therapists: questions.

What does FirstVoice do with urgent calls for psychologists, counsellors and therapists?

It flags any mention of suicide, self-harm, harm to others, or immediate danger and warm transfer where possible to you straight away, or transfers the call live on Growth and Scale. Emergencies are directed to 111.

Does FirstVoice work with Cliniko?

Books appointments straight into Cliniko during the call using Cliniko's public API. It also works with Halaxy, splose, PracSuite and coreplus.

How much does an AI receptionist cost for psychologists, counsellors and therapists?

Connecting Cliniko is included from Growth at $597 a month. Starter is $297 a month with calendar booking.

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