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Clinical Neuropsychologists

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.

Sample of reported job titles:
Aviation Neuropsychologist, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychology Medical Consultant, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Staff Psychologist

Occupation-Specific Information

Tasks

  • 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.
  • Design or implement rehabilitation plans for patients with cognitive dysfunction.
  • Diagnose and treat conditions involving injury to the central nervous system, such as cerebrovascular accidents, neoplasms, infectious or inflammatory diseases, degenerative diseases, head traumas, demyelinating diseases, and various forms of dementing illnesses.

Technology Skills

  • Analytical or scientific software:IBM SPSS Statistics
    ,    Noldus Information Technology The Observer XT
    ,    Statistical software
  • Calendar and scheduling software:Scheduling software
  • Data base user interface and query software:Database software
  • Electronic mail software:Email software
  • Internet browser software:Web browser software

Occupational Requirements

Detailed Work Activities

  • Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.
  • Attend conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
  • Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.
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