Neuropsychologists Salary in Chicago, IL

Common tasks

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