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How exposed to AI is a Clinical and Counseling Psychologist?

Of the 30 tasks O*NET lists for clinical and counseling psychologists, 11 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 9 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Case ManagerClinical PsychologistCounseling PsychologistCounselorLicensed Clinical PsychologistLicensed PsychologistLPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)PsychologistPsychotherapistTherapist
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
30
tasks rated for this occupation
100%
hold a degree, from a survey of 25
58k
people do this job in the US
32 of 60
least protected in science

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

11
  • Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork
  • Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods
  • Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy
  • Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care
  • Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records
  • Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling
  • Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary
  • Prepare written evaluations of individuals' psychological competence for court hearings
  • Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff
  • Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases
  • Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques

Only with software built on top

10
  • Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans
  • Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant research
  • Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment
  • Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students
  • Provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, or prevention talks to schools, social service agencies, businesses, or the general public
  • Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities
  • Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans
  • Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results

Cannot be sped up

9
  • Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment
  • Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others
  • Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans
  • Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy
  • Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials
  • Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment
  • Supervise and train interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors
  • Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information
  • Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.