Neuropsychologist

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Description
Neuropsychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and human
behaviour by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and
their environments; they typically work with patients who have sustained a brain injury.
Sample Job Titles: Clinical Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychology Services Director,
Pediatric Neuropsychologist

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Estimated Salary

$72,888 - $150,241
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Secondary School

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Workplace

Work Environment
Some neuropsychologists work alone, which may include independent research or patient
counselling. Others work as part of a healthcare team, collaborating with physicians, social
workers, and others to treat illness and promote overall wellness.
Most research neuropsychologists work in colleges and universities, government agencies,
or private research organizations.

Main Duties

Establish measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.

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.
Write or prepare detailed reports using data from psychological tests, self-report
measures, or interviews.
Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence,
attention, concentration, language, learning and memory.
Read current literature and participate in professional organizations or conferences to
up-to-date with developments in neuropsychology.
Distinguish between various syndromes and disorders involving complex seizures.
Provide education or counselling to individuals and families.
Participate in educational programs, in-service training or workshops to remain
current in methods and techniques.
Educate and supervise practicum students, psychology interns or hospital staff.

Important Skills

Analytical skills. Neuropsychologists must be able to examine the information They

collect and draw logical conclusions from them.
Communication skills. Neuropsychologists must have Strong Communication skills
because They spend much of their time listening to and speaking with patients.
Observational skills. Neuropsychologists study attitude and behaviour. They must be
able to watch people and understand the possible meanings of peoples facial
expressions, body positions, actions, and interactions.
Patience. Neuropsychologists must be able to demonstrate patience, because
research or treatment of patients may take a long time. They must also be patient
when dealing with people who have mental or behavioural disorders.
people skills. Neuropsychologists study people and help people. They must be able to
work well with clients, patients, and other medical professionals.
Problem-solving skills. Neuropsychologists need Problem-solving skills to find
treatments or solutions for mental and behavioural problems.

Trustworthiness. Psychologists must keep patients problems in confidence, and

patients must be able to trust psychologists expertise in treating sensitive problems.

Career Cluster

This cluster involves the science of dealing with human and

animal health. planning and managing, and providing
therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics,
support services, research in biology and biotechnology and

Health Science

the development of these and related services. It involves the

study and research of health related topics and the
application of knowledge to improve health and prevent
disease.

Outlook

Job Outlook

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba

New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories

Not Available

Nunavut

Not Available

Ontario
Prince Edward Island

Not Available

Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon

Not Available

Job Outlook based on NOC 4151 (Psychologists)

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Salary Ranges

Canada

$42,798 - $113,515

Alberta

$72,888 - $150,241

British Columbia

$26,772 - $126,724

Manitoba

$22,327 - $102,498

New Brunswick

Not Available

Newfoundland and Labrador

Not Available

Nova Scotia

$45,135 - $102,331

Northwest Territories

Not Available

Nunavut

Not Available

Ontario

$41,525 - $114,767

Prince Edward Island

Not Available

Quebec

$62,600 - $89,435

Saskatchewan

$42,339 - $121,883

Yukon

Not Available

Salary Ranges are based on hourly rates for NOC 4151 (Psychologists) and an estimated 2086 hours per year

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Employment Growth

2012

150,040

2013

152,886

2014

155,234

2015

157,493

2016

159,426

2017

160,895

2018

162,358

2019

163,871

2020

164,981

2021

166,207

2022

167,507

Employment Growth based on Stats Canada Occupation Group 415

Requirements

Education Level

Secondary School

On-the-job Training

College/Apprenticeship

University

Requirements

A bachelor of psychology or related field is required.

A master's of psychology or related field is required.
A doctoral degree in psychology or related field may be required.
A period of supervised practical experience is required in most jurisdictions.
Successful completion of the written Examination for Professional Practice in
Psychology (EPPP) is required in most provinces.
Oral examinations and board interviews are required in some provinces.
Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces, Nunavut and the
Northwest Territories.

Subject Areas

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Career Spectrum

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Investigative

Occupation Results

Artistic
67%

58%

100%

56%

Enterprising

Social
46%

42%

0%

67%

Realistic

Conventional
42%

40%

28%

17%

Knowledge

Your top subject area is

This occupation is a

CREATIVE ARTS

SLIGHT MATCH

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Your Results

Occupation Results

Creative Arts

Physical Education
78%

67%

30%

55%

Computers

Science
67%

67%

32%

31%

Languages

Social Science
61%

56%

36%

66%

English

Business
56%

50%

37%

39%

Mathematics

Technical & Trades

39%

28%

26%

22%

Motivations

Your top motivation factor is

This occupation is a

INDEPENDENCE

GOOD MATCH

Match Results

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Independence

Occupation Results

Achievement
72%

72%

83%

78%

Relationships

Working Conditions
56%

56%

78%

75%

Recognition

Support
53%

42%

83%

50%

Compatibility
Establish measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.
Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.

Somewhat
Just a bit

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.

Somewhat

Write or prepare detailed reports using data from psychological tests, selfreport measures, or interviews.

Somewhat

Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence,

attention, concentration, language, learning and memory.

Definitely

Read current literature and participate in professional organizations or

conferences to up-to-date with developments in neuropsychology.

Just a bit

Distinguish between various syndromes and disorders involving complex

seizures.

Just a bit

Provide education or counselling to individuals and families.

Somewhat

Participate in educational programs, in-service training or workshops to remain

current in methods and techniques.

Just a bit

Educate and supervise practicum students, psychology interns or hospital staff.

Maybe not

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Helpful Links
Ontario:
College of Psychologists of Ontario
www.cpo.on.ca

British Columbia:
College of Psychologists of British Columbia
www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca
Alberta:
College of Alberta Psychologists
www.cap.ab.ca
Saskatchewan:
Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
www.skcp.ca
Prince Edward Island:
PEI Psychologists Registration Board
users.eastlink.ca/~peipsychologists
New Brunswick:
College of Psychologists of New Brunswick
www.cpnb.ca

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