Description
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.
Interests
- Investigative
- Social
Work Values
Work Styles
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependability
Tasks
- Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.
- Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.
- Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
- 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.
- Establish neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.
Work Activities
- Processing Information
- Getting Information
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Detailed Work Activities
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Medical software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Spreadsheet software
Abilities
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Inductive Reasoning
Skills
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
Knowledge
- Psychology
- Therapy and Counseling
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Level
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Certificates
Certificate name
Board Certified Specialist in Clinical NeuropsychologyCertifying Organization
American Board of Professional Psychology
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $55,834 |
| Median (50%) | $86,146 |
| High (90%) | $124,761 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 56,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 59,400 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 5%
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