19-3039.03

Clinical Neuropsychologists

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.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Life, Physical, and Social Science
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
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Key Tasks

  • Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
  • 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.
  • 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 ill
  • Diagnose and treat pediatric populations for conditions such as learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases.
  • Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.
  • Distinguish between psychogenic and neurogenic syndromes, two or more suspected etiologies of cerebral dysfunction, or between disorders involving complex seizures.
  • Diagnose and treat neural and psychological conditions in medical and surgical populations, such as patients with early dementing illness or chronic pain with a neurological basis.
  • Consult with other professionals about patients' neurological conditions.
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in neuropsychology.
  • Diagnose and treat psychiatric populations for conditions such as somatoform disorder, dementias, and psychoses.
  • Establish neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.
  • Compare patients' progress before and after pharmacologic, surgical, or behavioral interventions.
  • Participate in educational programs, in-service training, or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques.
  • Design or implement rehabilitation plans for patients with cognitive dysfunction.
  • Educate and supervise practicum students, psychology interns, or hospital staff.
  • Identify and communicate risks associated with specific neurological surgical procedures, such as epilepsy surgery.
  • Provide psychotherapy, behavior therapy, or other counseling interventions to patients with neurological disorders.
  • Provide feedback to patients and their families on the results of neuropsychological evaluations and recommendations.

Skills

Active Listening
85%
Critical Thinking
81%
Reading Comprehension
78%
Social Perceptiveness
78%
Judgment and Decision Making
78%
Speaking
75%
Complex Problem Solving
75%
Writing
72%
Active Learning
69%
Service Orientation
69%
Monitoring
66%
Coordination
63%
Learning Strategies
63%
Instructing
60%
Time Management
60%
Persuasion
60%
Systems Analysis
53%
Negotiation
50%
Management of Personnel Resources
44%
Systems Evaluation
44%
Mathematics
41%
Science
41%
Management of Financial Resources
25%
Management of Material Resources
22%
Operations Monitoring
22%
Programming
19%
Technology Design
19%
Operations Analysis
13%
Quality Control Analysis
10%
Troubleshooting
0%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Operation and Control
0%
Equipment Selection
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Psychology
100%
Therapy and Counseling
94%
English Language
89%
Education and Training
88%
Medicine and Dentistry
83%
Biology
70%
Customer and Personal Service
68%
Mathematics
66%
Sociology and Anthropology
60%
Computers and Electronics
51%
Administrative
48%
Administration and Management
46%
Law and Government
43%
Public Safety and Security
33%
Personnel and Human Resources
31%
Communications and Media
28%
Philosophy and Theology
28%
Economics and Accounting
24%
Foreign Language
18%
History and Archeology
14%
Telecommunications
14%
Sales and Marketing
13%
Chemistry
12%
Geography
11%
Engineering and Technology
9%
Production and Processing
7%
Mechanical
4%
Transportation
4%
Physics
4%
Design
1%
Building and Construction
1%
Fine Arts
0%
Food Production
0%

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Abilities

Oral Comprehension
94%
Written Comprehension
91%
Oral Expression
88%
Deductive Reasoning
85%
Inductive Reasoning
85%
Problem Sensitivity
81%
Written Expression
81%
Category Flexibility
72%
Speech Recognition
72%
Speech Clarity
69%
Information Ordering
69%
Near Vision
66%
Flexibility of Closure
63%
Selective Attention
60%
Fluency of Ideas
56%
Originality
53%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Far Vision
50%
Memorization
50%
Mathematical Reasoning
50%
Speed of Closure
50%
Time Sharing
47%
Number Facility
44%
Visualization
38%
Hearing Sensitivity
35%
Auditory Attention
31%
Visual Color Discrimination
31%
Trunk Strength
28%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
25%
Finger Dexterity
25%
Wrist-Finger Speed
25%
Control Precision
22%
Manual Dexterity
22%
Depth Perception
13%
Static Strength
6%
Spatial Orientation
6%
Reaction Time
3%
Extent Flexibility
3%
Stamina
3%
Explosive Strength
3%
Multilimb Coordination
3%
Speed of Limb Movement
3%
Dynamic Strength
3%
Gross Body Equilibrium
3%
Rate Control
3%
Dynamic Flexibility
3%
Response Orientation
3%
Gross Body Coordination
3%
Sound Localization
0%
Night Vision
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%

Work Activities

Analyzing Data or Information
96%
Getting Information
96%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
95%
Processing Information
94%
Documenting/Recording Information
94%
Assisting and Caring for Others
89%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
88%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
88%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
86%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
82%
Training and Teaching Others
80%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
79%
Working with Computers
79%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
78%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
78%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
75%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
75%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
72%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
64%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
62%
Coaching and Developing Others
61%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
61%
Thinking Creatively
57%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
56%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
55%
Scheduling Work and Activities
51%
Performing Administrative Activities
51%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
49%
Developing and Building Teams
47%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
45%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
31%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
30%
Staffing Organizational Units
30%
Handling and Moving Objects
26%
Selling or Influencing Others
24%
Performing General Physical Activities
18%
Controlling Machines and Processes
16%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
11%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
7%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
5%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
3%

Work Context

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

100%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

98%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

98%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

96%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

94%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

93%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

91%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

89%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

83%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

83%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

82%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

80%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

78%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

77%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

77%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

67%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

66%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

66%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

65%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

52%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

52%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

49%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

48%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

48%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

48%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

44%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

39%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

35%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

33%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

26%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

22%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

22%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

19%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

15%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

15%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

10%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

5%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

4%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

3%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

3%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

3%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

2%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

2%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

2%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

1%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

1%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

1%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

1%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

1%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

1%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

0%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Education

Post-doctoral training

92%

Doctoral degree

8%

Interests

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

100

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

79

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

41

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

31

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

23

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

19

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
100%
Intellectual Curiosity
100%
Integrity
85%
Cautiousness
83%
Dependability
83%
Empathy
82%
Cooperation
79%
Stress Tolerance
75%
Sincerity
72%
Achievement Orientation
71%
Self-Control
70%
Perseverance
68%
Social Orientation
66%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
59%
Adaptability
57%
Self-Confidence
52%
Initiative
49%
Innovation
43%
Humility
40%
Leadership Orientation
26%
Optimism
25%

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