As of June 2026, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists has an AI-exposure score of 47/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

47/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 24% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$100,580. About 4,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.

Common titles
Clinical PsychologistCounseling PsychologistPsychologistPsychotherapistCase ManagerCounselor
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Reading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingActive Learning
Tools and technology
Microsoft TeamsZoomGoogle DocsGoogle SheetsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsDecision latitudeEmail useFrequent contact with othersIndoor controlled setting

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Clinical and Counseling Psychologists, SOC 19-3033.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (70%).

Augmentable
  • Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
  • Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
4 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable
  • Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
  • Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
12 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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