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Also called adult neuropsychologist, aviation neuropsychologist, board certified clinical neuropsychologist and pediatric clinical neuropsychologist.
$110,840
Median pay a year
18,820
People do this work
6
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Diagnosing psychological disorders
Attending conferences
Counseling clients on mental health
Collecting information from people
Monitoring clients
Evaluating treatment options
Designing treatment procedures
Reviewing professional literature
Establishing medical care standards
Preparing scientific reports
Conferencing with clients
Instructing college students in social sciences
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Clinical Neuropsychologist
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Clinical neuropsychologist assessing and diagnosing patients with neurobehavioral problems related to nervous system disorders, recommending treatment options and providing education to individuals and families
Experience
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Conducted neuropsychological evaluations, assessing intelligence, academic ability, attention, and memory
Diagnosed and treated conditions involving injury to the central nervous system
Provided education and counseling to individuals and families regarding neurological conditions
Wrote detailed clinical neuropsychological reports using data from various assessments
Educated and supervised practicum students and psychology interns in clinical settings
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Checking & Planning
Diagnosing psychological disorders, Attending conferences, Evaluating treatment options, Designing treatment procedures, Reviewing professional literature
Core Skills
Collecting information from people, Monitoring clients, Counseling clients on mental health
Technical Skills
Establishing medical care standards, Preparing scientific reports
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On site, Remote
Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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Interviewed patients for comprehensive medical historiesPrepared detailed clinical neuropsychological reportsConducted neuropsychological evaluations and assessmentsDiagnosed and treated central nervous system conditionsProvided education and counseling to individuals and familiesConsulted with professionals about patients' neurological conditions
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Interviewed patients to gather detailed medical histories, ensuring accurate assessments of cognitive and behavioral health.
Conducted neuropsychological evaluations and assessments, analyzing data to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
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Interviewed several patients each week to gather detailed medical histories for accurate assessments of cognitive and behavioral health
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Several each weekA few every dayMost of the clinic's patients
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Conducted neuropsychological evaluations and assessments, analyzing data to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
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Patients showed clearer understanding of their conditionsTreatment plans became more effectivePatients reported improved cognitive function
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What a Clinical Neuropsychologist does
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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.
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25th percentile
$68,850
Median
$110,840
75th percentile
$147,240
About 18,820 people do this work in the United States.
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Clinical Neuropsychologist
Diagnosing psychological disorders
Attending conferences
Collecting information from people
Conducting research
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