Careers in Neuropsychology

Experimental neuropsychology develops and clinical neuropsychology applies knowledge of brain–behavior relationships to human problems. As is the case with all subfields of psychology, neuropsychologists contribute to the discipline via their activities in the areas of research, practice, and teaching/training. Based on the specialty recognition description, treatment issues appear to fall into two broad categories: neurological problems and psychiatric problems. For those neuropsychologists even more aligned with the neurosciences, positions at research institutes also provide employment opportunities. It is important to note that although state licensure is not typically required for researchers and educators within academic environments, licensure by the respective state board of psychology is required to practice in the applied neuropsychological area. The American Psychological Association's Division 40 has a website that provides a searchable database for graduate, internship, and postdoctoral training programs in clinical neuropsychology.