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Clinical Neuropsychologists

SOC 19-3039.03Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the full scope of clinical neuropsychological practice — from supervised assessment and report writing at entry level through autonomous differential diagnosis and treatment to organizational leadership, training, and research program direction in hospital, academic medical center, rehabilitation, pediatric, and specialty clinic environments.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Patient medical histories — collect through structured interviews under clinical supervision in inpatient or outpatient neuropsychology settings.
  2. Standardized neuropsychological test batteries — administer to adult patients following established protocols under the direction of a licensed supervising neuropsychologist.
  3. Psychological and neuropsychological test data — score and enter into database software under supervision in a hospital or clinic environment.
  4. Draft clinical neuropsychological reports — compile using supervisor-provided templates and test output data in a training or internship context.
  5. Rating scales and self-report measures — explain and distribute to patients and families under supervision in a clinical neuropsychology practice.
  6. Basic neuroanatomical and neuropsychological concepts — apply to case observations while shadowing experienced clinicians on inpatient neurology units.
  7. Electronic health record and medical software systems — navigate to retrieve patient demographic and diagnostic data under guidance in a hospital setting.
  8. Psychoeducational materials — present to patients and families under supervision following established counseling protocols in outpatient clinical settings.
  9. Behavioral observations during testing sessions — document systematically using structured forms in a supervised neuropsychological assessment environment.
  10. Scheduling and time management tools — use to coordinate patient assessment appointments and supervisory meetings in a clinical training program.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Comprehensive patient medical histories — obtain independently through clinical interviews, integrating neurological, psychiatric, and developmental background in outpatient and rehabilitation settings.
  2. Neuropsychological evaluations of intelligence, attention, memory, and sensorimotor function — conduct routinely with adult populations using evidence-based test batteries in hospital or private practice contexts.
  3. Clinical neuropsychological reports — draft with reduced oversight by integrating test scores, self-report measures, behavioral observations, and interview data in a multi-disciplinary care environment.
  4. Acquired brain injury and cerebrovascular conditions — diagnose using standardized assessment findings and clinical judgment in acute or post-acute neurology settings.
  5. Pediatric neuropsychological assessments for learning disabilities and developmental conditions — administer and interpret under periodic consultation with senior specialists in school-linked or pediatric clinic settings.
  6. Psychogenic versus neurogenic syndrome distinctions — differentiate using structured clinical reasoning and comparative test data in neurology and psychiatry consultation contexts.
  7. Individual and family psychoeducation sessions — conduct with reduced oversight, tailoring explanations of diagnosis and treatment to patient cognitive level in community health or hospital settings.
  8. Analytical and scientific software tools — use to generate normative comparisons and statistical summaries of neuropsychological test performance in a clinical research or practice setting.
  9. Medical and surgical inpatients with cognitive concerns — screen and assess for early dementing illness or neurological sequelae using bedside-adapted neuropsychological protocols.
  10. Active learning strategies — apply to independently integrate emerging neuropsychological research literature into routine clinical assessment and treatment planning decisions.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex neuropsychological evaluations spanning intelligence, language, learning, memory, and executive function — conduct autonomously across adult and pediatric populations in acute, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings.
  2. Detailed clinical neuropsychological reports — author independently, synthesizing multi-source data including quantitative test performance, rating scales, and structured interviews for forensic, medical, and educational audiences.
  3. Differential diagnoses involving cerebrovascular accidents, neoplasms, demyelinating diseases, traumatic brain injury, and dementing illnesses — formulate and communicate using full neuropsychological evidence bases in hospital and specialist clinic contexts.
  4. Pediatric learning disabilities with developmental or organic neurological bases — diagnose and develop individualized treatment and intervention plans in collaboration with educational and pediatric medical teams.
  5. Complex seizure disorders and conditions requiring distinction between two or more suspected etiologies of cerebral dysfunction — evaluate and differentiate using advanced neuropsychological and clinical reasoning in epilepsy or neurology specialty programs.
  6. Neural and psychological conditions in chronic pain and surgical populations — assess and treat by integrating neuropsychological findings with medical team input in multidisciplinary pain or surgical rehabilitation programs.
  7. Individual and family counseling for neurological conditions including dementia and traumatic brain injury — provide autonomously, adapting communication and psychotherapeutic strategies to diverse cognitive and emotional needs in clinical settings.
  8. Inductive and deductive clinical reasoning — apply to non-routine, diagnostically ambiguous cases to resolve competing neuropsychological hypotheses in tertiary care or academic medical center environments.
  9. Comprehensive assessment frameworks — select and adapt for culturally and linguistically diverse patient populations, ensuring validity and equity in neuropsychological interpretation across community health and research contexts.
  10. Presentation software and word processing tools — use to produce high-quality professional reports, case conference materials, and psychoeducational handouts for multidisciplinary team and patient-family audiences.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational neuropsychological service models — design and implement across departments or institutions, establishing assessment protocols, referral pathways, and quality standards in academic medical centers or health systems.
  2. Clinical neuropsychologists and trainees — supervise, mentor, and evaluate across internship, residency, and post-doctoral levels, shaping professional competence in hospital training programs or university-affiliated clinics.
  3. Evidence-based assessment and treatment standards for neuropsychological practice — develop and disseminate through clinical guidelines, peer-reviewed publications, or professional society leadership at a national or international level.
  4. Complex interdisciplinary diagnostic decisions involving rare or co-occurring central nervous system conditions — lead and arbitrate as the authoritative clinical expert consultant in tertiary neuroscience or academic medical environments.
  5. Program-level neuropsychological training curricula — design, implement, and evaluate for graduate, postdoctoral, and continuing professional education audiences in accredited academic or healthcare training institutions.
  6. Research programs investigating neuropsychological assessment validity, brain-behavior relationships, or neurorehabilitation outcomes — lead through grant procurement, design oversight, and dissemination in academic or research hospital settings.
  7. Institutional policies on neuropsychological screening, dementia care pathways, and pediatric neurodevelopmental services — shape by advising healthcare leadership and informing clinical governance decisions at system or policy level.
  8. Ethical and legal standards governing neuropsychological practice including forensic testimony, capacity evaluation, and confidentiality — uphold and model as an organizational authority across diverse clinical, legal, and research contexts.
  9. Cross-disciplinary collaborative initiatives with neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, and rehabilitation medicine — lead by building and sustaining partnerships that integrate neuropsychological expertise into patient care delivery systems.
  10. Strategic adoption of emerging neuroimaging correlates, digital assessment platforms, and artificial intelligence tools — evaluate and authorize for organizational implementation, ensuring clinical validity and ethical deployment in advanced neuropsychological practice settings.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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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 AI tools to generate preliminary structure and boilerplate language for neuropsychological reports, reviewing and correcting all clinical content before submission Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Neuropsychological literature synthesis — delegates structured literature searches and evidence summaries to an AI assistant, then critically evaluates findings against patient presentation data to inform diagnosis WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Test score interpretation support — queries AI tools for normative data context and differential diagnosis checklists, while applying independent clinical judgment to all final diagnostic conclusions Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Report narrative acceleration — directs AI to draft integrated summaries from structured test data inputs, reducing documentation time while authoring all clinical impressions and recommendations personally Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Patient history pattern recognition — uses AI-assisted text analysis to flag inconsistencies or notable patterns across lengthy intake records and prior evaluations, then applies active listening and social perceptiveness to validate findings in clinical interview Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Differential diagnosis scaffolding — prompts AI to generate ranked differential lists for complex central nervous system conditions, then adjudicates each candidate diagnosis against direct patient observation and standardized assessment results 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..
Advanced
  1. End-to-end evaluation workflow orchestration — coordinates AI tools across intake summarization, scoring assistance, and report generation, retaining authorship of all diagnostic formulations and treatment recommendations while capturing documented time efficiencies across the full evaluation cycle Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI output quality governance — establishes clinic-level standards for when AI-generated neuropsychological content requires independent verification, drawing on the occupation's Q2 augmented profile to delineate tasks appropriate for AI assistance versus those requiring unmediated clinician expertise Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Pediatric and acquired brain injury protocol design — integrates AI-assisted literature monitoring into specialized evaluation protocols for demyelinating, traumatic, and developmental conditions, ensuring all protocol decisions reflect current evidence and direct clinical observation rather than AI inference alone WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. 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.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient intake communication — elicits basic symptom onset and history through structured clinical interview with neurological patients using standardized prompts 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 — transcribes assessment findings into preliminary clinical notes using established neuropsychological report templates O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Family psychoeducation — conveys basic diagnosis-related information to patients and caregivers using plain, accessible language 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. Neuropsychological report writing — synthesizes test scores, behavioral observations, and history into coherent narrative reports that communicate diagnostic impressions to referring physicians 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. Interdisciplinary communication — presents neuropsychological evaluation results to medical team members, tailoring technical language to the audience 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. Active listening in clinical interview — detects subtle linguistic and cognitive markers during patient interviews to refine differential diagnosis 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.
Applying
  1. Diagnostic report authorship — produces detailed neuropsychological reports integrating quantitative test data, qualitative observations, and evidence-based interpretations for medical, legal, and educational stakeholders 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. Feedback session delivery — communicates complex neurocognitive profiles and prognosis to patients and families with empathy, clarity, and cultural sensitivity during formal feedback appointments 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. Expert testimony communication — articulates neuropsychological findings and diagnostic reasoning in courtroom or administrative hearing settings using precise, jargon-free language 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. Consultation communication leadership — establishes standards for neuropsychological report writing and feedback delivery within a clinical program, mentoring trainees on effective documentation and patient communication 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. Scholarly dissemination — presents original neuropsychological research at national conferences and in peer-reviewed publications, translating findings for both scientific and clinical audiences 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. Cross-system advocacy communication — communicates neuropsychological evaluation outcomes to school systems, insurance bodies, and policy stakeholders to influence placement, coverage, and care decisions 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.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Assessment team participation — follows supervisor direction during multidisciplinary case conferences involving neurological patients, contributing observational data from testing sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Trainee self-initiative — takes responsibility for completing assigned neuropsychological batteries independently under supervised clinical conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Case coordination leadership — leads coordination between referring neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and social workers during complex neurodiagnostic evaluations 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. Supervisory contribution — guides practicum students through basic test administration procedures, providing corrective feedback on scoring and behavioral observation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Clinical program leadership — directs neuropsychological assessment services within a hospital unit or outpatient clinic, setting protocols for evaluation, reporting, and staff training 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 of neuropsychology trainees — supervises and develops doctoral interns and postdoctoral fellows through structured case review, competency-based feedback, and professional modeling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary team leadership — chairs case review meetings for patients with dementing illness, head trauma, or seizure disorders, integrating neuropsychological data into team 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.
Exceeding
  1. Division or department leadership — establishes vision and operational standards for neuropsychology services within a health system, driving quality improvement and expanding scope of 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.
  2. Field leadership — shapes training standards and ethical guidelines for clinical neuropsychology through board membership, task force participation, or publication of consensus practice guidelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Organizational culture development — builds a clinical culture of evidence-based practice, psychological safety, and continuous learning within a neuropsychology training program Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Self-monitoring during test administration — identifies personal knowledge gaps in neuropsychological battery administration and seeks supervisor clarification before proceeding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Reflective case journaling — documents reasoning process used to form initial diagnostic impressions after neuropsychological evaluations, noting areas of uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic reasoning self-audit — reviews own interpretation of test profiles against supervisor feedback to identify systematic errors in pattern recognition across neurological conditions 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. Learning strategy adaptation — adjusts study approach to neuroanatomy, psychometrics, and clinical syndromes based on self-assessment of knowledge gaps identified during case work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Clinical hypothesis monitoring — tracks diagnostic reasoning during complex evaluations involving overlapping etiologies such as vascular dementia and depression, adjusting interpretive hypotheses as new data emerge 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 self-assessment — periodically evaluates own competency boundaries across neuropsychological subspecialties including pediatric, geriatric, and forensic populations, seeking consultation when at the limits of expertise Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Calibration of confidence — recognizes and explicitly communicates the degree of certainty in neuropsychological diagnoses within reports and feedback, distinguishing confirmed from provisional 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.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling for trainees — explicitly teaches hypothesis-testing and self-monitoring strategies to doctoral fellows during live case supervision, fostering reflective clinical practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Research methodology self-evaluation — critically examines own assumptions and methodological choices in neuropsychological research designs, iterating based on peer review and replication outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Test score interpretation — applies normative data tables to neuropsychological test scores to identify performance in impaired, borderline, or intact ranges under supervision 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. Differential diagnosis awareness — identifies primary diagnostic categories relevant to a patient's presenting complaints using structured clinical guidelines 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. Evidence evaluation for diagnosis — weighs neuropsychological test data against medical imaging, laboratory results, and clinical history to develop and refine 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. Syndrome differentiation — distinguishes between psychogenic and neurogenic contributions to cognitive complaints by analyzing pattern and severity of test performance across cognitive domains 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. Validity indicator analysis — evaluates effort and symptom validity test results to determine whether performance reflects true neurological impairment or response bias in forensic and clinical evaluations 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 etiology reasoning — resolves diagnostic uncertainty when two or more suspected etiologies of cerebral dysfunction are present, integrating neuroimaging, genetic, metabolic, and behavioral data into a unified neuropsychological formulation 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. Risk-benefit clinical judgment — determines appropriateness of neuropsychological evaluation procedures for patients with acute neurological conditions, modifying battery composition based on patient tolerance and referral question 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. Pediatric neurodevelopmental differentiation — distinguishes between learning disabilities, ADHD, and acquired neurological conditions in children using developmental history, standardized testing, and collateral 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.
Exceeding
  1. Novel case formulation — constructs neuropsychological formulations for rare or poorly characterized neurological syndromes by synthesizing primary research literature, case analogy, and expert consultation 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. Critical appraisal of neuropsychological instruments — evaluates psychometric properties, cultural validity, and clinical sensitivity of new assessment tools before adopting them into clinical 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.
  3. Systems-level diagnostic quality improvement — analyzes patterns of diagnostic error across a clinical service and implements protocol changes to reduce systematic misclassification of neurological and psychiatric conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Multidisciplinary team participation — attends neurology, psychiatry, or rehabilitation team rounds and contributes neuropsychological testing data to case discussions under supervision 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. Referral source communication — responds to referring physician inquiries about evaluation scope and turnaround timelines in a timely and professional manner Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Integrated care coordination — collaborates with neurologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with brain injury or dementing illness 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 liaison collaboration — works with educators and school psychologists to translate neuropsychological findings into individualized education program recommendations for pediatric patients 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. Interdisciplinary diagnostic consensus — facilitates agreement among medical and allied health team members regarding complex diagnoses such as early dementia, functional neurological disorder, or pediatric epilepsy by contributing neuropsychological expertise to team deliberations 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. Research collaboration — partners with neuroscientists, radiologists, and statisticians on collaborative studies linking neuropsychological profiles to neuroimaging biomarkers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Family-centered care collaboration — engages family members and caregivers as active partners in assessment interpretation, goal-setting, and treatment planning for patients with neurodegenerative conditions 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. Cross-institutional collaboration — builds and sustains research or clinical consortia across multiple hospitals or universities to investigate neuropsychological aspects of rare neurological diseases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Interprofessional education leadership — designs and delivers interprofessional training experiences that teach neuropsychological reasoning to medical residents, nursing students, and allied health trainees Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Ethical test administration — adheres to standardized administration procedures and maintains patient confidentiality during neuropsychological evaluations, following professional ethics codes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional accountability — acknowledges errors in scoring or interpretation to supervisors and corrects clinical documentation without concealment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Informed consent integrity — ensures patients and families fully understand the purpose, scope, and limits of neuropsychological evaluation before proceeding, using comprehension checks adapted to cognitive ability level 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 — manages dual-role conflicts and maintains appropriate professional boundaries when evaluating patients in forensic, institutional, or rural settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Diagnostic honesty — communicates unfavorable diagnoses such as early dementia or significant cognitive decline to patients and families with compassion, accuracy, and transparency, without minimizing or overstating 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.
  2. Forensic impartiality — maintains objectivity and resists referral source pressure when conducting neuropsychological evaluations in medicolegal contexts, reporting findings that may be unfavorable to the retaining party 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. Cultural competence in practice — applies ethical obligation to minimize cultural and linguistic bias in test selection, norming, and interpretation across diverse patient populations 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 — develops institutional policies governing neuropsychological assessment ethics, informed consent procedures, and data privacy for clinical and research populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional standards advocacy — contributes to ethics committee work at state or national psychological associations, shaping guidance on emerging issues such as telehealth neuropsychological assessment and AI-assisted scoring Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Flexible assessment planning — selects alternative neuropsychological measures when standard instruments are contraindicated due to sensory, motor, or linguistic limitations in individual patients 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 conceptualization — generates alternative diagnostic hypotheses beyond the primary referral question when test data suggest unexpected findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Adapted evaluation design — constructs modified neuropsychological battery protocols for patients with severe physical disabilities, language barriers, or severe cognitive impairment that preclude standard administration 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. Psychoeducation material development — creates patient- and family-facing educational materials that translate complex neuropsychological concepts into accessible formats for diverse 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.
Applying
  1. Innovative assessment integration — combines traditional neuropsychological instruments with ecological validity measures, daily functioning ratings, and informant questionnaires to construct multidimensional cognitive profiles for 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. Clinical program design — develops novel neuropsychological service delivery models such as embedded outpatient cognitive rehabilitation groups or teleneuropsychology protocols for underserved populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Research design innovation — devises novel experimental paradigms to investigate neuropsychological constructs not adequately captured by commercially available instruments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Assessment instrument development — leads the construction, standardization, and validation of new neuropsychological tests or normative datasets addressing gaps in existing measurement tools 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. Field-advancing conceptual innovation — proposes theoretical models linking neuropsychological profiles to neural circuits, published in high-impact journals and adopted by other clinicians and researchers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity during training — incorporates supervisor corrective feedback on test administration, scoring, and report writing without defensiveness during practicum rotations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuing education engagement — pursues post-training learning in emerging neuropsychological subspecialties such as sports concussion, COVID-19 neurocognitive sequelae, or geriatric assessment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill expansion through challenging cases — seeks assignment to complex or unfamiliar diagnostic cases such as rare demyelinating diseases or atypical epilepsy presentations to build clinical breadth 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. Error-based learning — analyzes cases where initial diagnostic impressions were revised following additional data, extracting transferable lessons for future assessment planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Evidence-based practice updating — integrates new normative data, validity research, and diagnostic criteria updates into clinical practice as neuropsychological science 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. Supervision as growth opportunity — uses peer consultation, case supervision, and professional peer review as deliberate mechanisms for ongoing clinical development rather than performance evaluation only Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Resilience after diagnostic uncertainty — maintains clinical effectiveness and professional confidence when facing cases with unresolvable diagnostic ambiguity, using uncertainty as motivation to consult and learn Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture mentorship — explicitly cultivates growth mindset in trainees by modeling intellectual humility, normalizing diagnostic uncertainty, and celebrating learning from clinical errors in supervisory relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field evolution leadership — anticipates and prepares the neuropsychology workforce for emerging challenges such as demographic shifts, AI-assisted assessment, and changing disease burden through curriculum revision and public scholarship Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Attentive clinical observation — maintains focused, present-moment attention to patient behavior, language, and affect throughout neuropsychological testing sessions lasting two to eight hours 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 in distressing disclosures — manages personal emotional reactions when patients disclose traumatic brain injury histories, suicidality, or devastating diagnoses during clinical interviews Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Intentional pacing in feedback delivery — regulates delivery rate and emotional tone during diagnostic feedback sessions to match patient and family comprehension and emotional state 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. Cognitive fatigue awareness — monitors own attentional state during prolonged assessment days and implements structured breaks to preserve accuracy in test administration and scoring Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained observational presence — maintains calibrated behavioral observation across multi-session neuropsychological evaluations, noting fluctuations in patient effort, fatigue, anxiety, and cooperation that affect score validity 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. Compassionate detachment in chronic illness care — engages fully with patients facing neurodegenerative diagnoses while maintaining professional boundaries and avoiding vicarious traumatization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mindful documentation practice — approaches report writing with deliberate, structured attention, reducing cognitive shortcuts that introduce diagnostic bias into neuropsychological formulations 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 integration in clinical training — teaches trainees to use reflective practice, intentional attention, and emotional self-regulation as clinical competencies embedded in neuropsychological assessment practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional wellbeing modeling — advocates for and models sustainable clinical workload, reflective supervision, and professional self-care practices within a neuropsychology division to reduce staff burnout Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Persistence through diagnostic ambiguity — continues systematic data collection during neuropsychological evaluations when initial results are inconsistent or the diagnostic picture is unclear 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 resilience in training — maintains engagement and performance quality during the demanding postdoctoral training period characterized by high caseload, supervision intensity, and licensure preparation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Sustained effort in complex assessments — completes comprehensive multi-domain neuropsychological batteries with uncooperative, cognitively impaired, or medically fragile patients, adapting approach without abandoning rigor 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. Courage in difficult feedback — delivers dementia, severe brain injury, or poor prognosis findings to patients and families directly and compassionately, without evasion or minimization 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. Perseverance in medicolegal contexts — maintains clinical objectivity and withstands adversarial cross-examination or attorney pressure when presenting neuropsychological findings in forensic settings 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. Resilience after system failures — sustains high-quality clinical care when institutional resources, referral systems, or interdisciplinary support are inadequate, advocating for improvement while continuing to serve patients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Long-term engagement with neurodegenerative populations — maintains therapeutic presence and professional investment when working with patients on irreversible disease trajectories across extended follow-up periods 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 advocacy under opposition — challenges inadequate reimbursement structures, scope-of-practice encroachments, or systemic barriers to neuropsychological services through sustained professional advocacy despite institutional resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentoring through adversity — supports trainees navigating clinical failures, ethical dilemmas, and career setbacks, modeling professional resilience and recovery as deliberate developmental teaching 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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Adult Neuropsychologist · Aviation Neuropsychologist · Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist · Clinical Neuropsychologist · Neuropsychology Medical Consultant · Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist · Pediatric Neuropsychologist · Staff Psychologist
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O*NET skills
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingWritingActive LearningService OrientationMonitoringLearning StrategiesCoordinationInstructingTime ManagementPersuasionSystems AnalysisNegotiation
Knowledge domains
PsychologyTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingMedicine and DentistryBiologyCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsSociology and AnthropologyComputers and Electronics
Abilities
Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionCategory FlexibilitySpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity
Work styles
Intellectual CuriosityAttention to DetailIntegrityCautiousnessDependabilityEmpathy
Technology
Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation softwareWord processing softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareInternet browser software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
  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. Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.
  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. Diagnose and treat pediatric populations for conditions such as learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases.
  6. Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.
  7. Distinguish between psychogenic and neurogenic syndromes, two or more suspected etiologies of cerebral dysfunction, or between disorders involving complex seizures.
  8. 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.
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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