Can I make basic adjustments to RAW files in PS the same way I do with jpgs using levels+clone tool?

I have basic knowledge of photoshop and normally just work with Jpegs. I need to edit some RAW files can I open them in Photoshop and work on them the same way as jpegs. I would only need to do some basic levels adjustments and use the clone tool. Is photoshop the best application to use for editing raw files?

Starting with RAW affords you more toning flexibility with white-balance and white/black points, and more sharpening and noise-reduction flexibility, than starting with JPGs where the camera has taken care of such things and the adjustments are baked in and cannot be changed.
The camera-raw plug-in for Photoshop is very good for working with individual raw files.  If you are switching your photography from JPG to RAW then Lightroom has the same adjustments as the PS CR plug-in but is more efficient when working with many files compared to Bridge and Photoshop.
Personally, because I shoot only RAW photos, now, I switched from using PS/CR to LR quite a few years ago, and rarely go to PS anymore.  Since you are used to PS, your old habits will probably still be with you, so you may find yourself doing a minimal amount of editing in CR.
Because you’re are dealing with RAW sensor data, you will want to pay attention to the WB and black/white points as well as sharpening and noise-reduction before opening the RAW files in PS for your normal PS adjustments.

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