Job Summary:
The 4 Categories Explained
Entry Level Practitioner

Ideal Experience

· Current graduate or up to about 2 years' experience.

Main Job

· Conduct assessments and therapy under supervision.

· Build a caseload.

· Learn clinical skills.

· Attend training.

· Work closely with senior clinicians.

· Meet productivity targets.

· Maintain documentation.

· Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork.

Leadership Expected

Very little. They mainly want someone willing to learn.
Emerging Level Practitioner

Ideal Experience

· Around 2–4 years.

Main Job

Everything an Entry Level practitioner does, plus:

· Work more independently.

· Handle a larger caseload.

· Participate in service improvement.

· Contribute ideas.

· Improve leadership skills.

· Take greater responsibility for client outcomes.

Leadership Expected

Some initiative and contribution to projects, but not managing other
Skilled Practitioner

Ideal Experience

· Approximately 4–7 years.

Main Job

Everything above, plus:





· Mentor junior clinicians.

· Coach colleagues.

· Lead clinical discussions.

· Run career development sessions.

· Develop current services.

· Lead quality improvement projects.

· Build relationships with referral partners.

Leadership Expected

Moderate leadership. They expect this person to mentor junior staff.

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Experienced Practitioner

Ideal Experience

· Senior clinician (typically 7+ years).

Main Job

Everything from the previous levels, plus:

· Supervise clinicians and students.

· Lead major organisational projects.

· Grow clinical services.

· Develop relationships with external stakeholders.

· Drive strategic improvements.

· Deliver consistently high clinical outcomes.

· Act as a senior clinical leader.

Leadership Expected

High. They expect this person to function as a senior clinician and leader.

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