Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Key Competencies * Self Control * Integrity * Attention to Detail * Concern for Others * Analytical Thinking * Dependability * Achievement/Effort * Persistence * Initiative * Stress Tolerance

Representative Tasks * Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews. * Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory. * Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.

Industry

Government, Manufacturing, Mining Quarrying & Oil & Gas Extraction, Administrative & Support Services,

Job Family Life, Physical, and Social Science

Sample Job Titles Adult Neuropsychologist, Aviation Neuropsychologist, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Mental Health Director, Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychology Director, Neuropsychology Division Chief, Neuropsychology Medical Consultant, Neuropsychology Service Director, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Staff Psychologist.