Clinician Job Description
clinician job description includes a detailed overview of the key requirements, duties, responsibilities, and skills for this role.
Clinician Job Description
A clinician is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and injuries.
A clinician can be an M.
D.
, D.
O.
, or DPT.
A clinician works in an outpatient or inpatient setting, and he or she typically provides care in specialized clinics and hospitals.
Job Brief:
We’re looking for a Clinician to provide high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Clinician Duties:
- Provide direct clinical care to assigned patients, administering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and implementing treatment plans as necessary
- Effectively counsels patients with education and support to help resolve their health issues
- Manages physician referrals, patient referrals, and scheduling, to ensure smooth flow of patients
- Must communicate regularly with employers, schools, insurance companies, and other referral sources to discuss patient’s progress
- Work closely with all departments, including clinical, administrative, social services, and administrative staff
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with peers and other departments
- Prepares and maintains accurate medical records
- Completes all required paperwork
- Communicates effectively with staff and patients
Clinician Responsibilities:
- Implement and evaluate patient care programs
- Write clinical and patient education materials
- Develop patient treatment plans
- Establish and maintain relationships with professional colleagues in the community
- Improve clinic efficiency
Requirements And Skills:
- Master’s degree in counseling or a related field
- 3+ years experience in providing behavioral health care; specifically supervising, evaluating, and monitoring treatment plans
- Knowledge of behavioral health care delivery including community resources, social services, and specialized services
- Knowledge of community resources including social services
We believe that diversity and inclusion are key to building a successful team. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
