Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

# 56 overall · better than 93.6% of other jobs
0.8
Low to No Risk
3.6% tasks are partially/fully automatable
0/5
Emotional Intelligence
1/5
Automatability
1/5
Technical Feasibility
1/5
Ethics
1/5
Forgivability
2/5
Economic Incentive
2/5
Physical Requirements
Considering the importance of human interaction, empathy, and ethical concerns, the risk of AI displacing clinical and counseling psychologists is very low. Some routine tasks might be automated, but the core responsibilities necessitate human involvement.

Median Salary: $96,100

Traits: 57

55/100Consequence_of_Error
92/100Contact_With_Others
57/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
2/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
69/100Deal_With_External_Customers
24/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
58/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
14/100Degree_of_Automation
54/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
91/100Electronic_Mail
15/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
36/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
1/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
1/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
0/100Exposed_to_High_Places
2/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
0/100Exposed_to_Radiation
1/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
8/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
94/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
89/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
64/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
71/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
71/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
66/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
36/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
2/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
0/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
89/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
7/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
69/100Letters_and_Memos
38/100Level_of_Competition
1/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
5/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
0/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
53/100Physical_Proximity
41/100Public_Speaking
36/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
29/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
41/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
4/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
0/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
4/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
3/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
23/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
94/100Spend_Time_Sitting
14/100Spend_Time_Standing
19/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
10/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
79/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
85/100Telephone
68/100Time_Pressure
3/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
0/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
1/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
4/100Work_Schedules
75/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Low to No Risk
25
Moderate Risk
0
High Risk
2
Extreme Risk
0
  • 1Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
  • 0.2Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
  • 0.6Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment.
  • 1Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs.
  • 0.2Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
  • 0.3Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.
  • 0.7Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.
  • 1.2Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
  • 0.1Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.
  • 1.2Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities.
  • 1.1Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling.
  • 1Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  • 0.8Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.
  • 1.8Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
  • 1Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
  • 1.4Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment.
  • 1.5Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.
  • 0.5Provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, or prevention talks to schools, social service agencies, businesses, or the general public.
  • 1.3Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans.
  • 0.5Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  • 1.2Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  • 1Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  • 0.5Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  • 0.2Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
  • 0.4Supervise and train interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors.

3.6% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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