Abstract

Objective

This portion of the 2020 survey updates practice information, beliefs, and income data of clinical neuropsychologists who practice within the United States. Methods: Doctoral-level neuropsychology practitioners were invited via numerous methods, with multiple reminders, to participate in a web-based survey from January 17 through April 2, 2020. The useable U.S. sample of 1677 doctoral-level practitioners was 6.2% larger than the comparable group in the prior 2015 practice survey. Results: Whereas women practitioners predominate, which continues a steeply increasing trend across time, increases in overall ethnic/racial diversity continue at a slow pace. Median age has remained very similar over the last 30 years, reflecting a continuous influx of young practitioners. A relatively small minority of neuropsychologists work part time. The proportion of board-certified neuropsychologists continues to show meaningful increase; interest in subspecialization certification is relatively high. Reliance on technicians remains popular, especially for neuropsychologists who work in institutions or are board certified. Although implementation of new CPT codes in 2019 and related payor policies appear to have had more negative than positive effects, psychology-related annual incomes of neuropsychologists have again increased compared to prior surveys. Variables such as specific work setting, state, region, years in practice, forensic practice hours, board certification, and basis for determining income (e.g. hours billed, revenue collected, relative value units) have an impact on income. More than half of practitioners engage in forensic neuropsychology, with the number of related practice hours per week again increasing. There is very high agreement regarding the use of response validity measures in clinical practice and forensic practice. Neurologists remain the number one referral source whether working in an institution, private practice, or a combination of both, and regardless of maintaining a pediatric, adult, or lifespan practice. Career satisfaction ratings for income, job, and work-life balance remain high, with the majority of ratings regarding the future of the specialty in the positive range. Additional data summaries related to a wide range of professional and practice topics are provided. Conclusions: Updating and comparing survey information at five-year intervals continues to provide insights and perspectives regarding relative stabilities and changes in practice activities, beliefs, and incomes of U.S. clinical neuropsychologists. Such information also provides guidance regarding the future of the specialty.

中文翻译：

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美国神经心理学家的专业惯例，信念和收入：AACN，NAN，SCN 2020惯例和“薪资调查”

摘要

目的

2020年调查的这一部分更新了在美国从事临床神经心理学家的实践信息，信念和收入数据。方法：从2020年1月17日至2020年4月2日，通过多种方法，多次提醒邀请博士级神经心理学从业人员参加基于网络的调查。美国1677名博士级从业人员的可用样本比美国大6.2％。 2015年以前的实践调查中的可比较组。结果：尽管女性从业者占主导地位，但随着时间的流逝，这种趋势仍在急剧增加，而总体种族/种族多样性的增长则继续缓慢。在过去的30年中，中位数年龄一直非常相似，这反映了年轻从业者的不断涌入。相对较少的神经心理学家从事兼职工作。董事会认证的神经心理学家的比例继续显示出有意义的增长；对专业化认证的兴趣相对较高。对技术人员的依赖仍然很普遍，特别是对于在机构工作或获得董事会认证的神经心理学家而言。尽管在2019年实施新的CPT守则和相关付款人政策似乎带来的负面影响大于正面影响，与以前的调查相比，神经心理学家与心理学有关的年收入再次增加。诸如具体工作设置，州，地区，实践年限，法医实习时间，董事会认证以及确定收入的依据（例如，记帐时间，收取的收入，相对价值单位）等变量都会对收入产生影响。超过一半的从业者从事法医学神经心理学，每周相关的实践小时数再次增加。关于在临床实践和法医实践中使用反应有效性措施的共识很高。无论是在机构，私人诊所还是两者兼而有之，无论是否维持儿科，成人或终生实践，神经科医生都是第一大推荐来源。对收入，工作，并且工作与生活之间的平衡仍然很高，关于该专业的未来的大多数评价都处于积极范围内。提供了与广泛的专业和实践主题相关的其他数据摘要。结论：每五年更新和比较调查信息将继续提供有关相对稳定性和实践活动，信念以及美国临床神经心理学家收入变化的见解和观点。这些信息还提供有关该专业未来的指导。