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Clinical Neuropsychologists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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.

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This source lists 18 tasks, including 18 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2024.

18 tasks shown

Core · Task 22219 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.

Core · Task 22224 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.

Core · Task 22208 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.

Core · Task 22211 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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 · Task 22213 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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

Core · Task 22221 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.

Core · Task 22215 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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

Core · Task 22212 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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 · Task 22209 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Consult with other professionals about patients' neurological conditions.

Core · Task 22223 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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

Core · Task 22214 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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

Core · Task 22217 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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

Core · Task 22207 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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

Core · Task 22220 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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

Core · Task 22216 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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

Core · Task 22210 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Design or implement rehabilitation plans for patients with cognitive dysfunction.

Core · Task 22218 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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

Core · Task 22222 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

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

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