Geographic flexibility in neuropsychology

[mlm55]

I'm wondering how much geographic flexibility there is within the field of neuropsychology. Someone within the field told me that since you are more specialized, your work is more in demand and therefore there are more jobs available. However, it seems to me it would work the opposite way (there are less jobs available in a particular specialty). Also, the training seems quite competitive so I imagine it's pretty common to have to move for internship, post-doc, and then to find a job. Is this true? Is private practice a viable option if you are tied to a particular area?

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[Therapist4Chnge]

In regard to training...you move to where you can get the best training. Once you look at jobs you should have a lot more flexibility.

 

[erg923]

I think it requires geographic flexibility.

 

[WisNeuro]

Agree with erg, as a general psychologist you have a lot of flexibility. As a neuropsych, we still have decent amount, but not as much, more so in large med centers. Less so in medium sized and smaller cities.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

If you want to work in a hospital or AMC it can be a bit trickier bc there are far less spots. Get ABBP'd and that can greatly help.