Clinical therapist vs clinical neuropsychologist

Differences between clinical therapist and clinical neuropsychologist duties and responsibilities

Clinical therapist example responsibilities.

• Provide clinical consultation to consumers and clients regarding manage care services and other benefits available to them through their EAP programs.
• Provide direct treatment services such as individual/group therapy and intervene in crisis situations when patients exhibit acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Direct patients to designate residential or supportive living options, community base placement/ treatment or other resources as necessary.
• Provide training for federal and public organizations regarding the psychological aspects of veterans having experience combat or military sexual trauma.
• Work closely with a license orthotist/prosthetist to obtain orthotics for children who require them.

Clinical neuropsychologist example responsibilities.

• Manage high-utilizing patients with chronic health and behavioral health concerns to reduce inappropriate medical utilization and to promote better functional outcomes.
• Provide of direct care to patients undergoing acute rehabilitation in the inpatient and day program settings.
• Serve as expert in rehabilitation.
• Assist clients with transactional legal services and litigation case management.
• Gain experience with IEP documentation and State/Federal guidelines for students receiving services.
• Coordinate services between occupational therapy, physical therapy, and audiology departments locate on-site.
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