Clinical Neuropsychologists
What they do
Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation.
Expected pay range
Expected pay range
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About clinical neuropsychologists
Other titles
Aviation Neuropsychologist, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychology Medical Consultant, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Staff Psychologist
Tasks they perform
- Compare patients' progress before and after pharmacologic, surgical, or behavioral interventions.
- Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.
- Consult with other professionals about patients' neurological conditions.
Skills they need
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Licenses and Certifications
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Certifications
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In demand
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Additional career information and resources
Learn more about clinical neuropsychologists with these helpful sites.
- American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (external link opens new tab)
- American Board of Professional Psychology (external link opens new tab)
- American Epilepsy Society (external link opens new tab)
- American Psychological Association (external link opens new tab)
- Association for Psychological Science (external link opens new tab)
- International Neuropsychological Society (external link opens new tab)
- National Academy of Neuropsychology (external link opens new tab)
- National Association of School Psychologists (external link opens new tab)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Psychologists (external link opens new tab)
- Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (external link opens new tab)