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Expert practice
Expert practice is characterized by the ability to lead, direct, support and influence
clinical practice within the organization. This clinician possesses intuition and has
developed a specialized knowledge and skill level that is grounded in higher education
and practical experience (typically five or more years). The expert clinician teaches,
supervises and consults with other members of the health care team. He or she takes
on an active part in the achievement of program goals.
NOTE: The term “client” is used to inclusively refer to individuals and their families,
groups or communities serviced by camh clinicians. However, the “client” of the
expert clinician is often clinical staff functioning at competent and/or proficient levels
of practice or the organization itself. “Family” is whoever the client determines his
or her family to be.
DOMAINS OF PRACTICE
The following chart outlines the domains of practice required for clinicians at
camh. The domains are:
• clinician-client relationship
• family and social support
• professional autonomy and accountability
• embracing cultural diversity
• clinical assessment: interviewing, formulation, treatment planning and
documentation
• therapeutic interventions with clients, groups and families: practice,
documentation and case management
• anticipation and responding to rapidly changing situation
• program development, implementation and evaluation of care
• outreach
• teamwork, collaboration and partnerships
• ethical, organizational and legal accountabilities
• professional development and research
• consultation and education
Core Clinical Practice Competencies
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