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.
- Tasks
- 18 tasks18 core
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- Code
- 19-3039.03SOC 2018: 19-3039
What the work is made of
All 18 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the job
- Task 1. Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.Core taskTask 22219Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.Core taskTask 22224Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.Core taskTask 22208Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. 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.Core taskTask 22211Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Diagnose and treat pediatric populations for conditions such as learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases.Core taskTask 22213Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.Core taskTask 22221Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Distinguish between psychogenic and neurogenic syndromes, two or more suspected etiologies of cerebral dysfunction, or between disorders involving complex seizures.Core taskTask 22215Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. 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.Core taskTask 22212Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Consult with other professionals about patients' neurological conditions.Core taskTask 22209Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in neuropsychology.Core taskTask 22223Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Diagnose and treat psychiatric populations for conditions such as somatoform disorder, dementias, and psychoses.Core taskTask 22214Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Establish neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.Core taskTask 22217Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Compare patients' progress before and after pharmacologic, surgical, or behavioral interventions.Core taskTask 22207Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Participate in educational programs, in-service training, or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques.Core taskTask 22220Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Educate and supervise practicum students, psychology interns, or hospital staff.Core taskTask 22216Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Design or implement rehabilitation plans for patients with cognitive dysfunction.Core taskTask 22210Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 17. Identify and communicate risks associated with specific neurological surgical procedures, such as epilepsy surgery.Core taskTask 22218Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 18. Provide psychotherapy, behavior therapy, or other counseling interventions to patients with neurological disorders.Core taskTask 22222Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-3039
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