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Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

SOC 19-3039.01

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

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.9

Reading Comprehension

4.6

Critical Thinking

4.6

Writing

4.2

Social Perceptiveness

4.2

Speaking

4.1

Active Learning

4.1

Complex Problem Solving

4.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Psychology

5.0

Therapy and Counseling

4.6

English Language

4.6

Medicine and Dentistry

4.3

Education and Training

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

3.7

Mathematics

3.6

Biology

3.6

Key Tasks

1Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.

2Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.

3Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.

4Diagnose 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.

5Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.

Also Known As

Adult Neuropsychologist Aviation Neuropsychologist Clinical Neuropsychologist Mental Health Director Neuropsychologist Neuropsychology Director Neuropsychology Division Chief Neuropsychology Medical Consultant Neuropsychology Service Director Pediatric Neuropsychologist