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Also called adult neuropsychologist, aviation neuropsychologist, board certified neuropsychologist and child and adolescent neuropsychologist.
$110,840
Median pay a year
18,820
People do this work
6
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Diagnosing psychological disorders
Attending conferences
Collecting information from people
Conducting research
Designing treatment procedures
Reviewing professional literature
Establishing medical care standards
Preparing scientific reports
Instructing college students in social sciences
Directing medical science programs
Counseling clients on mental health
Administering standardized tests
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Neuropsychologist
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Neuropsychologist applying theories of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, conducting assessments and formulating treatment programs in research and medical settings
Experience
Neuropsychologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Conducted neuropsychological evaluations assessing intelligence, academic ability, attention, and memory
Wrote detailed clinical neuropsychological reports using data from tests, self-report measures, and interviews
Interviewed patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories for accurate diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosed and treated conditions involving injury to the central nervous system, including cerebrovascular accidents and head traumas
Established neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery
Provided education and counseling to individuals and families regarding neuropsychological conditions
Consulted with other professionals about patients' neurological conditions to ensure comprehensive care
Skills
Checking & Planning
Diagnosing psychological disorders, Attending conferences, Designing treatment procedures, Reviewing professional literature
Core Skills
Collecting information from people, Conducting research
Technical Skills
Establishing medical care standards, Preparing scientific reports
Leading & Coordinating
Instructing college students in social sciences, Directing medical science programs
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Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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Conducted neuropsychological evaluations and assessmentsPrepared detailed clinical neuropsychological reportsInterviewed patients to obtain medical historiesDiagnosed and treated central nervous system conditionsEstablished neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoringProvided education and counseling to individuals and families
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Conducted neuropsychological evaluations and assessments to diagnose and treat central nervous system conditions
Interviewed patients to obtain detailed medical histories, ensuring accurate and thorough evaluations
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Conducted neuropsychological evaluations and assessments to diagnose and treat central nervous system conditions, improving treatment plans for better patient outcomes
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What a Neuropsychologist does
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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.
What it pays
How much does a Neuropsychologist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$68,850
Median
$110,840
75th percentile
$147,240
About 18,820 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AL
$109,300
$136,070
$152,570
AR
$66,260
$114,340
$140,730
AZ
$68,840
$137,510
$155,440
CA
$95,160
$157,540
$177,260
CO
$82,120
$120,660
$140,610
CT
$79,740
$125,020
$142,670
DC
$114,990
$125,110
$157,040
FL
$107,870
$134,690
$152,530
HI
$95,680
$135,680
$182,600
IA
$122,930
$138,420
$155,210
ID
$42,800
$121,140
$139,160
IL
$64,160
$69,810
$128,790
IN
$88,100
$123,640
$144,560
KY
$126,900
$149,990
$185,390
LA
$66,780
$104,460
$132,650
MA
$83,250
$129,410
$151,570
MD
$63,110
$109,970
$152,730
MI
$60,370
$88,510
$125,380
MN
$69,000
$115,650
$134,830
MO
$85,880
$134,890
$153,210
MS
$33,880
$103,380
$134,220
MT
$59,640
$126,960
$151,550
NC
$64,650
$126,440
$152,980
NE
$90,420
$131,640
$162,280
NH
$89,970
$120,790
$137,220
NJ
$99,160
$132,220
$132,220
NV
$86,670
$146,850
$158,770
NY
$89,040
$128,320
$144,870
OH
$106,390
$132,060
$147,620
OK
$77,960
$141,290
$159,540
OR
$86,600
$86,680
$100,180
PA
$75,880
$95,650
$138,260
RI
$38,110
$130,960
$152,780
SC
$122,930
$136,990
$153,420
SD
$108,720
$132,170
$153,940
TN
$115,940
$138,070
$154,560
UT
$83,470
$135,200
$141,180
VA
$115,980
$140,640
$165,630
VT
$66,390
$81,080
$119,350
WA
$108,060
$128,230
$146,080
WI
$70,740
$81,860
$123,440
WV
$38,540
$46,350
$93,930
Other names
Other names for this job
adult neuropsychologist, aviation neuropsychologist, board certified neuropsychologist, child and adolescent neuropsychologist, forensic neuropsychologist, pediatric neuropsychologist, neuropsychology medical consultant, staff psychologist.
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Neuropsychologist
Diagnosing psychological disorders
Attending conferences
Collecting information from people
Conducting research
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