Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

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.

Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.

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.

Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.

Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in neuropsychology.

Establish neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.

Diagnose and treat pediatric populations for conditions such as learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases.

Consult with other professionals about patients' neurological conditions.

Distinguish between psychogenic and neurogenic syndromes, two or more suspected etiologies of cerebral dysfunction, or between disorders involving complex seizures.

Educate and supervise practicum students, psychology interns, or hospital staff.

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.

Diagnose and treat psychiatric populations for conditions such as somatoform disorder, dementias, and psychoses.

Compare patients' progress before and after pharmacologic, surgical, or behavioral interventions.

Identify and communicate risks associated with specific neurological surgical procedures, such as epilepsy surgery.

Participate in educational programs, in-service training, or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques.

Conduct research on neuropsychological disorders.

Design or implement rehabilitation plans for patients with cognitive dysfunction.

Provide psychotherapy, behavior therapy, or other counseling interventions to patients with neurological disorders.

Diagnose and treat conditions such as chemical dependency, alcohol dependency, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) dementia, and environmental toxin exposure.