Neuropsychologists

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (50%).

• Establish neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.
• Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.
• Consult with other professionals about patients' neurological conditions.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service training, or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques.
• Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in neuropsychology.
• Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.

• Conduct research on neuropsychological disorders.
• Educate and supervise practicum students, psychology interns, or hospital staff.
• Design or implement rehabilitation plans for patients with cognitive dysfunction.
• 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.
• Diagnose and treat pediatric populations for conditions such as learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases.
• Diagnose and treat conditions such as chemical dependency, alcohol dependency, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) dementia, and environmental toxin exposure.
• Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.