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.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
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).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
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What this role usually involves
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.
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.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (70%).
- 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.
- 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.
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