Clinical Psychologist

O*NET: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists·19-3033.00

The Verdict:Clinical psychology centers on trust, crisis management, and nuanced assessment demanding human empathy. Patients seek human connection in vulnerable moments, resisting AI substitutes. AI streamlines notes and research, but core interpersonal work endures. Licensure and rising demand secure the role.

Resilience Score

/100

Highly Resilient

Score tiers

Highly Resilient81–100

Resilient61–80

Moderate Risk41–60

High Risk21–40

Critical Risk0–20

How is this scored?

Task Resilience

How much of this role's daily work remains beyond AI and robotic automation.

30% of score

Physical Presence

The degree to which this job needs a human present — hands-on, in the field, or in the room.

20% of score

Human Necessity

How important the unique human edge is — for trust, accountability, or judgment.

15% of score

Regulatory Shield

How strong the legal requirement is for a human in this job (by law, licensing, or credentials).

13% of score

Technological Maturity

How far AI remains from performing this role's core functions.

10% of score

Displacement Evidence

The volume of jobs in this field being eliminated by AI or automation right now.

12% of score

Score last updated: February 2026Full methodology

Avg Salary

Median annual wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release.

$96k

Job Growth (10yr)

Projected change in total number of jobs (not salary) from 2024–2034. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections.

+11.2%

AI Exposure

Percentage of this role's analyzed tasks that AI can handle autonomously or nearly so. 0 of 30 tasks are classified as AI-exposed.

Low exposure

Task Analysis

Most of this role rewards AI fluency.
73% of tasks (22 of 30) become more productive with AI tools — learning to use them is the highest-leverage career move.

0exposed

22AI leverage

8human-essential

View all 30 tasks

AI Can Handle This0 tasks

Tasks AI can do autonomously or nearly so

No exposed tasks identified

AI Leverage22 tasks

Master these tools — humans who do outperform those who don't

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.

Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.

Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs.

Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.

Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.

Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities.

Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment.

Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.

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.

Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.

Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.

Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.

Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.

Provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, or prevention talks to schools, social service agencies, businesses, or the general public.

Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans.

Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.

Prepare written evaluations of individuals' psychological competence for court hearings.

Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.

Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.

Human Advantage8 tasks

Tasks requiring trust, presence, or novel judgment

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.

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.

Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.

Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.

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.

Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.

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