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Neuropsychologists

SOC 19-3039.02Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the full practice spectrum of clinical neuropsychology — from supervised assessment and report writing through autonomous diagnosis and treatment to organizational leadership, training, research direction, and professional standard-setting in healthcare, academic, forensic, and public health environments.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Standardized neuropsychological test batteries — administer under close clinical supervision in a hospital or outpatient neuropsychology setting.
  2. Patient intake interviews — conduct structured formats to gather preliminary medical and developmental histories under attending neuropsychologist guidance.
  3. Cognitive screening tools — score and record raw data accurately using established protocols within a supervised clinical practicum.
  4. Neuropsychological assessment reports — draft initial sections describing behavioral observations and test results under direct faculty or supervisor review.
  5. Diagnostic classification systems such as DSM and ICD — apply foundational criteria to identify candidate diagnoses under structured mentorship in a clinical rotation.
  6. Neurobehavioral baseline data — collect and document initial measures for patients with progressive cerebral disease under the direction of a licensed neuropsychologist.
  7. Current peer-reviewed literature and professional conference materials — review and summarize to build foundational knowledge of neuropsychological assessment methods.
  8. Rating scales and self-report measures — administer and verify completion accuracy during structured evaluations in an inpatient or outpatient clinical environment.
  9. Electronic medical records and medical software platforms — enter patient data and retrieve prior clinical notes under supervisory oversight in a credentialed healthcare facility.
  10. Psychoeducational information — deliver introductory explanations of testing procedures and results to patients and family members under the guidance of a supervising clinician.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations encompassing intelligence, attention, memory, and sensorimotor function — conduct with reduced oversight across diverse adult referrals in a clinical or rehabilitation setting.
  2. Detailed neuropsychological assessment reports — write integrating quantitative test data, self-report measures, behavioral observations, and interview findings for routine case presentations.
  3. Patient medical history interviews — perform independently using semi-structured formats to capture neurological, psychiatric, and developmental background across outpatient and inpatient contexts.
  4. Cerebrovascular, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative conditions — diagnose and formulate initial treatment recommendations applying established differential diagnosis frameworks in a multidisciplinary care team.
  5. Pediatric neuropsychological evaluations for learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases — conduct using age-appropriate test instruments in a school or specialty clinic setting.
  6. Neurobehavioral baseline and follow-up assessment schedules — establish and maintain for patients undergoing monitoring of progressive cerebral disease or post-injury recovery in a longitudinal care program.
  7. Individual and family counseling sessions — provide psychoeducational support regarding diagnosis, functional implications, and compensatory strategies in a neuropsychology clinic.
  8. Professional neuropsychology databases and analytical software — query and utilize to cross-reference normative data and support diagnostic decision-making with routine case complexity.
  9. Continuing professional development activities including literature review and peer consultation — engage regularly to maintain current competency in evolving neuropsychological assessment standards.
  10. Presentation software and written reports — prepare and deliver case formulations for interdisciplinary team meetings in hospital or rehabilitation environments.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex neuropsychological evaluations involving atypical, comorbid, or diagnostically ambiguous presentations — conduct autonomously across the full assessment scope in tertiary care, research, or forensic settings.
  2. Comprehensive neuropsychological reports for medically complex and culturally diverse populations — author integrating multi-source data with nuanced diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based treatment recommendations.
  3. Differential diagnosis of demyelinating diseases, neoplasms, infectious encephalopathies, and degenerative dementias — establish independently using neuroimaging correlates, laboratory findings, and behavioral test data in an acute or specialty care environment.
  4. Culturally and linguistically adapted neuropsychological assessment protocols — select and apply to minimize bias and optimize diagnostic validity across heterogeneous patient populations in a specialty clinic.
  5. Individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans for patients with central nervous system injuries — design and implement collaborating with neurology, psychiatry, and allied health professionals in integrated care teams.
  6. Longitudinal neurobehavioral monitoring programs for degenerative and post-surgical populations — design and oversee, interpreting change trajectories to inform clinical decision-making in a specialty neuropsychology practice.
  7. Pediatric and adult neuropsychological evaluations for learning, developmental, and acquired conditions — perform across the full diagnostic range, providing detailed recommendations to educational and medical stakeholders.
  8. Neuropsychological research methodologies and analytical software — apply to evaluate assessment outcomes and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within a clinical or academic institution.
  9. Advanced psychoeducational counseling and cognitive rehabilitation guidance — deliver to patients, families, and caregivers addressing complex emotional and functional adaptation needs in a neurorehabilitation context.
  10. Emerging developments in neuropsychological science — critically appraise, synthesize, and translate into updated clinical practice protocols within a hospital, private practice, or academic medical center.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organization-wide neuropsychological assessment frameworks and clinical practice standards — develop and implement across a hospital system, academic medical center, or multi-site practice to ensure evidence-based, consistent care.
  2. Doctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, and junior neuropsychologists — supervise, mentor, and evaluate, shaping professional identity and clinical competency development across a training program.
  3. Strategic direction for neuropsychology service lines — provide, including resource allocation, program development, and quality benchmarking at the department or health system level.
  4. Multidisciplinary clinical and research teams — lead in designing and executing translational neuropsychological research that bridges basic neuroscience findings and applied clinical assessment innovation.
  5. Institutional policies governing neuropsychological assessment, patient safety, and ethical practice — author and advocate for at organizational, regulatory, and professional association levels.
  6. Grant proposals and research programs in cognitive neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology — design and secure funding for, advancing the field's evidence base through federally or privately sponsored investigations.
  7. Continuing education curricula and professional conference programming — develop and present for national or international neuropsychology organizations, disseminating best practices to the broader professional community.
  8. Complex forensic, legal, and expert witness neuropsychological assessments — perform and present with highest-level professional authority in judicial, regulatory, or governmental proceedings.
  9. Interprofessional collaboration models across neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, and education systems — architect and sustain, optimizing integrated care pathways for patients with neurological conditions.
  10. Field-level standards for emerging neuropsychological technologies, including digital assessment platforms and neuroimaging integration tools — evaluate, endorse, and guide adoption through professional society task forces or regulatory advisory roles.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted report drafting — uses an LLM to generate initial structural templates for neuropsychological reports, then manually populates all clinical findings, interpretations, and diagnostic conclusions Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Neuropsychological literature synthesis — delegates systematic searches of research databases to an AI assistant and reviews the returned summaries against primary sources before incorporating findings into clinical formulations Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Patient history documentation — directs an AI tool to organize and format raw interview notes into structured medical history sections, retaining full authorship of clinical judgments and risk flags Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Integrated test-data narrative construction — feeds scored test results and behavioral observations into an AI drafting assistant to produce a first-pass report narrative, then substantially revises every interpretive statement against the original data and DSM/ICD criteria Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Differential diagnosis support — queries an AI system for literature-grounded comparisons across candidate neurological diagnoses, critically evaluating each suggestion against the patient's neurobehavioral profile and imaging data before forming a clinical opinion Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Baseline monitoring documentation — uses AI tools to track and visualize longitudinal neurobehavioral data across serial evaluations, while personally interpreting trajectory patterns for progressive cerebral disease management Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Evaluation workflow orchestration — designs multi-step AI-assisted pipelines that handle scoring normalization, report scaffolding, and literature cross-referencing in sequence, while maintaining sole clinical authority over diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment recommendations Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Critical appraisal of AI outputs in high-stakes contexts — systematically audits AI-generated clinical text for confabulation, cultural bias, and misapplication of normative data before any content enters a finalized neuropsychological report, establishing peer standards for responsible AI use in the practice Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 41
Augment share: 4.1%
Time saved: 86.7%
AI autonomy: 3.56
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Data Science and Analysis
data_science_and_analysis
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication14 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient intake communication — elicits basic demographic and symptom information through structured interview questions while building initial rapport Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Report drafting — organizes neuropsychological test findings into preliminary written summaries using standard clinical terminology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Feedback delivery — communicates basic test results to patients and families using plain language to convey neuropsychological findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Comprehensive history taking — elicits detailed medical, developmental, and psychiatric histories through semi-structured clinical interviews, integrating collateral information from family members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Clinical report writing — constructs multi-section neuropsychological evaluation reports that synthesize test data, behavioral observations, and diagnostic impressions with clear referral-answering conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary communication — conveys neuropsychological findings and diagnostic recommendations to referring physicians, neurologists, and educators through written summaries and verbal consultations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Diagnostic feedback sessions — delivers integrated neuropsychological findings to patients and families through structured feedback appointments that translate complex cognitive profiles into actionable recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Expert report authorship — produces forensic, medicolegal, or comprehensive rehabilitation neuropsychological reports that meet professional and legal standards of clarity, accuracy, and evidentiary sufficiency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Psychoeducational communication — provides condition-specific education about cerebrovascular, traumatic, or degenerative diagnoses to patients and caregivers using calibrated language matched to health literacy levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Multidisciplinary team presentation — presents neuropsychological evaluation findings in case conferences, tumor boards, or epilepsy monitoring unit rounds with precise domain-level interpretation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Translational science communication — disseminates neuropsychological research findings through peer-reviewed publications, grand rounds presentations, and national conference proceedings to advance field knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship-centered communication — models and teaches clinical report writing, feedback delivery, and patient interviewing techniques to neuropsychology trainees and postdoctoral fellows through supervised feedback cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Advocacy communication — articulates neuropsychological evidence to policymakers, insurance panels, and legal stakeholders to influence access to assessment services and diagnostic accommodations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-cultural assessment communication — adapts interview protocols, feedback language, and written reports for linguistically and culturally diverse populations, accounting for normative interpretive limitations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Assessment team participation — contributes to neuropsychological evaluation workflows by completing assigned testing components under licensed supervisor oversight while demonstrating initiative in case preparation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional identity development — engages in supervision, didactic training, and peer consultation to build foundational understanding of neuropsychologist leadership roles within clinical settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Case conceptualization leadership — takes primary responsibility for integrating multisource data into diagnostic formulations and presenting recommendations to treatment teams during supervised clinical rotations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Trainee guidance — provides structured feedback to practicum students or interns on test administration procedures, report writing, and patient interaction within neuropsychology training programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Program contribution — volunteers for clinical service committees, quality improvement initiatives, or curriculum development activities within neuropsychology training or service units Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Clinical supervision — oversees neuropsychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows through regular individual and group supervision, ensuring assessment quality and ethical standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Service line leadership — directs a neuropsychological assessment program by establishing referral protocols, quality benchmarks, and staff competency expectations within a hospital or outpatient department Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Interprofessional leadership — leads neurobehavioral case conferences, guides diagnostic consensus among multidisciplinary teams, and advocates for neuropsychological perspectives in patient care planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Division or department leadership — leads neuropsychology training programs, research divisions, or clinical service departments, shaping strategic direction, hiring, and professional development infrastructure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field advancement leadership — chairs national task forces, professional organization committees, or journal editorial boards that set standards for neuropsychological practice, training, and ethics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentorship ecosystem development — designs and implements tiered mentorship programs for neuropsychology trainees across practicum, internship, and fellowship levels within academic medical centers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition11 statements
Emerging
  1. Self-assessment of testing competence — reflects on accuracy and consistency of neuropsychological test administration following supervised practice, identifying specific procedural areas requiring remediation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy development — identifies preferred methods for mastering complex normative databases, diagnostic criteria, and neuroscientific literature relevant to neuropsychological practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic reasoning monitoring — pauses during case conceptualization to examine personal cognitive biases, knowledge gaps, and inferential leaps that may compromise neuropsychological diagnostic accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuing education planning — constructs structured learning plans targeting emerging neuropsychological assessment tools, updated normative standards, and evolving diagnostic classification systems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Supervision utilization — actively identifies specific clinical questions and knowledge deficits to bring to supervisory consultations, maximizing learning yield from supervised neuropsychological casework Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Performance calibration — routinely evaluates the accuracy of prior diagnostic conclusions against patient outcomes, functional trajectories, and post-surgical findings to refine interpretive judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive load management — recognizes when high-volume or high-complexity caseloads compromise diagnostic reasoning quality and implements deliberate strategies to maintain interpretive rigor Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Reflective practice integration — incorporates systematic peer consultation and case review into regular clinical workflow to challenge interpretive assumptions and monitor diagnostic drift Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling — explicitly teaches self-monitoring strategies for clinical reasoning, bias detection, and diagnostic uncertainty management to neuropsychology trainees through case-based instruction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Epistemological evaluation — critically examines the theoretical assumptions, normative limitations, and cultural constraints embedded in standard neuropsychological assessment batteries when interpreting results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Practice innovation through reflection — translates systematic reflection on case outcomes, assessment failures, and diagnostic misses into revised clinical protocols and training curriculum improvements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Test selection rationale — identifies appropriate neuropsychological measures for common referral questions such as dementia screening or ADHD evaluation based on psychometric properties and normative availability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence appraisal — locates and summarizes peer-reviewed neuropsychological literature relevant to a specific clinical question under supervisor guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Differential diagnostic reasoning — applies knowledge of cerebrovascular, traumatic, degenerative, and developmental conditions to systematically generate and test competing neuropsychological diagnostic hypotheses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Performance validity analysis — evaluates embedded and freestanding performance validity test data to determine whether cognitive test scores accurately reflect neurological status versus non-credible performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Normative interpretation — selects demographically corrected normative comparisons and critically evaluates how base rates, floor effects, and ceiling effects influence diagnostic inferences from test profiles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex profile integration — synthesizes discrepant findings across intelligence, memory, attention, language, and executive function domains into coherent neurobehavioral explanations that account for lesion localization and etiology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence-based diagnosis — applies DSM-5, ICD-10, and disease-specific diagnostic criteria while critically weighing the sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value of neuropsychological markers for each condition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Forensic reasoning — constructs logically defensible causal attributions linking documented neurological injury to cognitive deficits within medicolegal evaluation contexts, explicitly addressing alternative explanations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Assessment battery critique — evaluates the validity, cultural fairness, and diagnostic utility of existing neuropsychological instruments, generating evidence-based recommendations for battery revision or supplementation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Clinical guideline development — synthesizes research evidence to formulate or revise best-practice guidelines for neuropsychological evaluation of specific clinical populations such as epilepsy surgical candidates or pediatric oncology patients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Research methodology appraisal — critically evaluates neuroimaging, genetic, and biomarker studies to determine their clinical translation value for neuropsychological assessment practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration11 statements
Emerging
  1. Referral relationship building — communicates clearly with referring physicians and educators about the neuropsychological assessment process, expected timelines, and scope of evaluation during initial case intake Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Team meeting participation — attends multidisciplinary rounds, case conferences, or treatment planning meetings, listening actively and contributing neuropsychological perspectives when invited Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary case coordination — collaborates with neurologists, psychiatrists, rehabilitation specialists, and educators to integrate neuropsychological findings into coordinated patient care plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Family system engagement — partners with family members and caregivers as active collaborators in assessment interpretation, intervention planning, and monitoring of neurobehavioral progress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer consultation — seeks and provides collegial consultation on diagnostically complex cases, sharing interpretive reasoning and incorporating alternative perspectives into final formulations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Hospital-based team integration — serves as the designated neuropsychology liaison on neurology, neurosurgery, or neuro-oncology teams, contributing systematic cognitive data to surgical candidacy decisions and treatment planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. School and community system collaboration — partners with educational psychologists, special educators, and case managers to translate neuropsychological findings into individualized education programs and community support plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Research team collaboration — contributes neuropsychological expertise to multisite clinical trials, neuroimaging studies, or epidemiological research teams, co-designing cognitive outcome protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-disciplinary consortium leadership — builds and sustains collaborative research or clinical networks across neurology, neuroimaging, rehabilitation medicine, and neuropsychology to advance integrated patient care and science Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. National collaboration stewardship — co-leads professional working groups with neuropsychologists, biostatisticians, and neuroscientists to produce consensus statements, normative databases, or diagnostic criteria revisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Interprofessional training design — co-develops and delivers interprofessional education curricula that teach neurologists, nurses, and allied health professionals how to integrate neuropsychological data into clinical reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Ethical test administration — adheres to standardized administration and scoring procedures for neuropsychological instruments to ensure data integrity and patient fairness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality practice — maintains strict patient information confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, institutional policies, and neuropsychological professional ethics codes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Informed consent practice — provides thorough, patient-appropriate explanations of evaluation purpose, procedures, limits of confidentiality, and reporting obligations before initiating neuropsychological assessment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Boundary maintenance — recognizes and manages dual-relationship risks, evaluator-examinee boundary issues, and conflicts of interest in clinical and forensic neuropsychological contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Diagnostic honesty — delivers unfavorable or complex diagnostic findings to patients and families with accuracy, compassion, and clarity, resisting pressure to minimize or overstate conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cultural and individual accountability — acknowledges the interpretive limitations of assessments applied to underrepresented populations and explicitly qualifies diagnostic conclusions when normative data are inadequate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional accountability — reports assessment errors, diagnostic revisions, and adverse events through appropriate institutional and ethical channels with transparency and corrective action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Forensic objectivity — maintains impartial, evidence-grounded diagnostic positions in medicolegal contexts, resisting advocacy pressures from retaining parties that could compromise neuropsychological objectivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics leadership — contributes to professional ethics committees, authors ethics guidelines, or leads institutional review processes that strengthen standards of professional conduct in neuropsychology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Character modeling — demonstrates and teaches ethical decision-making, patient dignity, and professional accountability to trainees through direct supervisory modeling and case-based ethics instruction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Systemic equity advocacy — identifies and challenges assessment practices, publication standards, and institutional protocols that perpetuate diagnostic inequity for neurologically vulnerable or historically marginalized populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity10 statements
Emerging
  1. Assessment adaptation thinking — considers how standardized neuropsychological batteries may require procedural accommodations for patients with sensory, motor, or language impairments to obtain valid cognitive data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Novel case hypothesis generation — generates non-obvious diagnostic hypotheses when presenting symptom profiles do not fit standard neurobehavioral syndromes, drawing on cross-domain neuropsychological knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Flexible battery construction — selects and combines neuropsychological measures creatively to address unique referral questions, patient capabilities, or diagnostic ambiguities not covered by fixed protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Innovative psychoeducation design — develops novel explanatory frameworks, analogies, and visual aids to communicate complex neuropsychological concepts to patients with limited health literacy or significant cognitive impairment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Novel assessment protocol development — designs specialized neuropsychological evaluation protocols for emerging clinical populations such as post-COVID cognitive sequelae, ultra-high-risk psychosis, or deep brain stimulation candidates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intervention innovation — creates or adapts cognitive rehabilitation frameworks and psychoeducational interventions tailored to specific neurobehavioral profiles identified through comprehensive assessment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Creative research design — formulates original research questions and study designs that advance neuropsychological measurement, normative standards, or understanding of brain-behavior relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Instrument development — leads the conceptualization, item generation, standardization, and validation of novel neuropsychological assessment tools addressing identified measurement gaps in the field Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Paradigm innovation — introduces theoretical frameworks or assessment models that reconceptualize brain-behavior relationships for understudied conditions, influencing teaching, training, and clinical practice internationally Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-disciplinary creative synthesis — integrates neuroimaging, genetic, biomarker, and neuropsychological data streams into innovative diagnostic algorithms or predictive models that advance precision neuroscience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Supervision receptivity — receives corrective feedback on test administration errors, interpretive gaps, and report-writing weaknesses from supervisors and implements recommended changes in subsequent casework Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic humility — acknowledges uncertainty in preliminary case formulations and treats supervisor challenges to initial hypotheses as learning opportunities rather than evaluative threats Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Normative knowledge updating — actively learns new demographically corrected normative systems, revised diagnostic criteria, and updated validity testing procedures as the neuropsychological literature evolves Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge-seeking practice — volunteers for diagnostically complex referrals including rare neurological conditions, polyglot patients, or forensic cases to stretch assessment and interpretive competencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Failure analysis — systematically reviews cases where neuropsychological diagnoses were later disconfirmed by neuroimaging, surgery, or longitudinal follow-up to extract concrete learning about interpretive limitations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuing professional development — pursues advanced training in emerging subspecialties such as sports-related concussion, pediatric neuro-oncology, or deep brain stimulation neuropsychology through workshops and supervised casework Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer feedback integration — solicits collegial review of written reports, case presentations, and diagnostic formulations and implements substantive revisions based on peer input Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Research engagement — reads and critically evaluates current neuropsychological, neuroscientific, and clinical literature regularly, integrating empirical updates into assessment practice and clinical reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture creation — builds supervisory and training environments where neuropsychology trainees are explicitly rewarded for intellectual risk-taking, transparent diagnostic uncertainty, and iterative learning from errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field evolution contribution — challenges outdated assessment assumptions, advocates for revised normative standards, and publishes critiques of entrenched neuropsychological practices that no longer reflect current neuroscience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Lifelong mastery modeling — demonstrates sustained career-long commitment to learning by acquiring new competencies in emerging assessment domains, maintaining board certification, and engaging in formalized peer consultation programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness11 statements
Emerging
  1. Assessment presence — maintains focused attention on patient behavior, verbal responses, and affective cues throughout neuropsychological testing sessions, minimizing distraction-driven scoring errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation awareness — recognizes personal emotional reactions to distressing patient disclosures or diagnostic uncertainty and applies basic regulation strategies to maintain clinical composure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Behavioral observation attentiveness — sustains deliberate moment-to-moment observation of patient fatigue, frustration tolerance, effort fluctuation, and qualitative error patterns as meaningful diagnostic data during testing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Countertransference monitoring — identifies personal reactions triggered by patients with aggressive, manipulative, or highly symptomatic presentations and applies reflective strategies to prevent reactive clinical judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Intentional session pacing — calibrates neuropsychological evaluation session length, break frequency, and task sequencing in real time based on observed patient stamina and engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Compassionate presence in feedback — delivers emotionally heavy diagnostic information such as dementia diagnoses or permanent disability findings with sustained attentiveness to patient and family distress cues and adaptive responsiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress-responsive clinical judgment — recognizes the cognitive effects of high caseload, time pressure, and institutional stress on interpretive accuracy and implements structured pause-and-review routines to preserve diagnostic quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Interview attunement — attends fully to subtle changes in patient affect, language, and relatedness during clinical interviews to detect neuropsychiatrically relevant behavioral signs beyond self-reported symptoms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindfulness curriculum integration — develops and teaches mindful clinical practice skills to neuropsychology trainees, explicitly linking attentional regulation and emotional awareness to assessment quality and patient safety Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional wellbeing leadership — advocates for and implements systemic practices within neuropsychology departments that support clinician attentional capacity, emotional sustainability, and compassion fatigue prevention Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Contemplative inquiry in complex cases — applies systematic, non-reactive reflective inquiry to diagnostically ambiguous or ethically complex neuropsychological cases, deliberately suspending premature closure to allow fuller pattern recognition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic uncertainty tolerance — continues systematic data collection and hypothesis testing when neuropsychological findings are ambiguous or inconsistent rather than defaulting to premature diagnostic closure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Difficult case persistence — sustains professional effort and engagement when evaluating patients with severe cognitive impairment, limited cooperation, or profound neurological devastation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Adversarial context resilience — maintains clinical objectivity and professional composure when neuropsychological opinions are challenged by attorneys, insurance reviewers, or dissatisfied patients in forensic or medicolegal contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Compassion fatigue resistance — develops personal and professional strategies to sustain empathic clinical engagement across high-volume exposure to patients with progressive, terminal, or severely disabling neurological conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Diagnostic courage — communicates unwelcome diagnostic conclusions such as dementia, malingering, or permanent cognitive disability to patients, families, and referral sources with honesty and clinical courage Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained advocacy — persistently advocates for patients with neurological conditions in resource-constrained systems, pursuing appropriate accommodations, referrals, and services when institutional barriers impede care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional boundary defense — maintains ethical and clinical positions under institutional, legal, or collegial pressure to alter, minimize, or withhold neuropsychological diagnostic conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. High-stakes evaluation composure — delivers competent neuropsychological evaluation and testimony in high-pressure forensic, pre-surgical, or disability determination contexts with consistent rigor and composure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field-level courage — publicly challenges flawed assessment practices, fraudulent normative claims, or unethical forensic neuropsychology standards through peer-reviewed publication, professional testimony, or organizational advocacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained mission leadership — maintains long-term commitment to serving neurologically vulnerable populations including those with dementia, TBI, or pediatric brain tumors despite systemic underfunding, burnout risks, and institutional resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis resilience modeling — guides neuropsychology teams through institutional crises, pandemic-driven assessment disruptions, or major systemic transitions while modeling adaptive perseverance and professional stability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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  1. Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.
  2. Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.
  3. Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
  4. 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.
  5. Establish neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.
  6. Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.
  7. Diagnose and treat pediatric populations for conditions such as learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases.
  8. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in neuropsychology.
CIP education codes
19.070219.070619.071130.170142.010142.270142.270242.270442.270542.270642.270742.270842.270942.279942.280242.280642.280742.280842.281042.281142.281242.281342.281442.281542.281642.281742.289942.999945.0401

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