Details Report for:
19-3039.01 - Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.
Sample of reported job titles: Aviation Neuropsychologist, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Mental Health Director, Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychology Director, Neuropsychology Division Chief, Neuropsychology Medical Consultant, Neuropsychology Service Director, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Staff Psychologist
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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analytical or scientific software — IBM SPSS Statistics
; Noldus Information Technology The Observer; Statistical software
- Calendar and scheduling software — Scheduling software
- Data base user interface and query software — Database software
- Electronic mail software — Email software
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Medical software — Behavioral Assessment and Research System BARS; BrainMetric The Category Test; BrainTrain Captain's Log; The Tova Company Test of Variables of Attention (see all 11 examples)
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Cognitive or dexterity or perceptual or sensory evaluation or testing products — Auditory stimulation equipment; Block pattern sets; Visual stimulation test equipment; Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (see all 6 examples)
- Desktop computers
- Electromyography EMG units or accessories — Facial electromyography equipment
- Galvanic or faradic stimulators — Skin conductance testing equipment
- Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
- Laser printers — Computer laser printers
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
- Respiratory monitoring kits or its accessories — Respiration measurement equipment
- Therapeutic pegboards or activity boards — Pegboards
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Diagnose neural or psychological disorders.
- Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.
- Attend conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
- Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
- Establish standards for medical care.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
- Direct medical science or healthcare programs.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
Related Experience | Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
Job Training | Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, neurologists, and veterinarians. |
SVP Range | (8.0 and above) |
Education
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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
19-3031.02 | Clinical Psychologists ![]() |
21-1013.00 | Marriage and Family Therapists ![]() |
21-1014.00 | Mental Health Counselors ![]() |
25-1066.00 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary ![]() |
25-1071.00 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary ![]() |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages data collected from Psychologists, All Other.
Employment data collected from Psychologists, All Other.
Industry data collected from Psychologists, All Other.
Median wages (2018) | $48.45 hourly, $100,770 annual |
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Employment (2018) | 18,000 employees |
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Projected job openings (2018-2028) | 1,600 |
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Top industries (2018) | Government (49% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data
and 2018-2028 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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