Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
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No task in this role passes the screen.
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Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.6% of the role's time · $574M · waiting on a check
Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.1% of the role's time · $465M
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.1% of the role's time · $462M
Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.5% of the role's time · $418M
Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $413M · waiting on a check
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.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $412M
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.3% of the role's time · $401M · waiting on a check
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.9% of the role's time · $375M
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.5% of the role's time · $341M
Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $326M
Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $320M
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $284M
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $265M · waiting on a check
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $250M · waiting on a check
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $245M
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $223M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $209M
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $196M
Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $185M
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $159M
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $157M
Supervise and train interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $155M
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $139M
Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.7% of the role's time · $129M
Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $107M
Provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, or prevention talks to schools, social service agencies, businesses, or the general public.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $105M
Prepare written evaluations of individuals' psychological competence for court hearings.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $79.8M
Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $71.5M
Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $68.2M
Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $64.9M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 29,490 | $3.2B | $0 | $0 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 7210 | $809M | $0 | $0 |
| Individual and Family Services | 7690 | $752M | $0 | $0 |
| Offices of Physicians | 5340 | $619M | $0 | $0 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 4760 | $511M | $0 | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 3530 | $375M | $0 | $0 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 2480 | $247M | $0 | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 1800 | $207M | $0 | $0 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 2010 | $172M | $0 | $0 |
| Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities | 1220 | $115M | $0 | $0 |