SOC 19-3033
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ31/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ72,190
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$96K
$50K โ $170K
Projected Growth
๐+11.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค81/100
High exposure
๐ก Clinical and Counseling Psychologists face a risk score of 31/100 โ 13 points below the national average of 44. With 81/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $96K ($50K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 31/100, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 72,190 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in ethical oversight of research involving human subjects and collaborative scientific discourse and peer review to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI-accelerated data analysis and pattern recognition
AI literature review and meta-analysis automation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Analytical or scientific software
Word processing software
Video conferencing software
Spreadsheet software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Psychology
Therapy and Counseling
English Language
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 61% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 72% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 70% |