Neuropsychologist

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Explore the brain's mysteries and impact lives through diagnosis and treatment.
Make a difference by understanding and improving cognitive and behavioral health.
Dive into the fascinating world of brain-behavior relationships and innovative research.

💰 Earn $114K-$167K

📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

⏱️ 48 MONTH TRAINING

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What You’ll Do

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.

Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.
Conduct research on neuropsychological disorders.
Consult with other professionals about patients' neurological conditions.
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.

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Median Earnings

$143,350 in California

$117,750 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Relating with or serving others
Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

Active Learning
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Personal relationships

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Neuropsychologist

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Bachelor's Degree

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