Therapists, All Other
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.
Passes the screen · 1 of 55 tasks
Participate in continuing education.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.3% of the role's time · $3.4M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $43.6M · waiting on a check
Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $43.6M
Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.8% of the role's time · $42.4M
Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $40.1M
Sing or play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.6% of the role's time · $40.0M
Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $37.7M
Design or provide music therapy experiences to address client needs, such as using music for self-care, adjusting to life changes, improving cognitive functioning, raising self-esteem, communicating, or controlling impulses.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $36.6M
Select or prepare artistic media or related equipment or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $36.1M
Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objectives.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $35.5M
Communicate with clients to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to musical experiences.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $35.0M
Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $31.1M
Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $29.8M
Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.6% of the role's time · $28.9M
Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $28.9M
Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $27.8M · waiting on a check
Document evaluations, treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $26.9M
Plan or structure music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, or intensity in accordance with treatment plans.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $26.2M
Customize treatment programs for specific areas of music therapy, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities, educational settings, geriatrics, medical settings, mental health, physical disabilities, or wellness.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $26.1M
Instruct individuals or groups in the use of art media, such as paint, clay, or yarn.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $25.6M
Assess client functioning levels, strengths, and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical, physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, or other abilities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $24.6M
Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for art therapy.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $24.6M
Engage clients in music experiences to identify client responses to different styles of music, types of musical experiences, such as improvising or listening, or elements of music, such as tempo or harmony.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $23.9M
Integrate behavioral, developmental, improvisational, medical, or neurological approaches into music therapy treatments.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $22.6M
Customize art therapy programs for specific client populations, such as those in schools, nursing homes, wellness centers, prisons, shelters, or hospitals.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $22.2M
Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $22.2M
Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $22.1M
Select or adapt musical instruments, musical equipment, or non-musical materials, such as adaptive devices or visual aids, to meet treatment objectives.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $20.7M
Establish goals or objectives for art therapy sessions in consultation with clients or site administrators.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $20.6M
Gather diagnostic data from sources such as case documentation, observations of clients, or interviews with clients or family members.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $20.1M
Establish client goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering client needs, capabilities, interests, overall therapeutic program, coordination of treatment, or length of treatment.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $19.8M
Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $19.1M · waiting on a check
Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $18.6M · waiting on a check
Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $17.2M
Compose, arrange, or adapt music for music therapy treatments.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $16.3M
Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns engaged in music therapy activities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $15.2M
Apply current technology to music therapy practices.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $13.8M
Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for therapy.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $12.2M
Confer with professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $12.1M
Photograph or videotape client artwork for inclusion in client records or for promotional purposes.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $11.5M
Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of treatments or therapy approaches.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $10.3M
Identify and respond to emergency physical or mental health situations.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $10.2M
Apply selected research findings to practice.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $9.7M
Recommend or purchase needed art supplies or equipment.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $9.3M
Collaborate with others to design or implement interdisciplinary treatment programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $9.0M
Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of specific treatments or therapy approaches.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $9.0M
Teach art therapy techniques or processes to artists, interns, volunteers, or others.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $8.6M
Review research or literature in art therapy, psychology, or related disciplines.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $8.5M · waiting on a check
Adapt existing or develop new music therapy assessment instruments or procedures to meet an individual client's needs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $6.5M
Assess the risks and benefits of treatment termination for clients.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $5.9M
Conduct information sharing sessions, such as in-service workshops for other professionals, potential client groups, or the general community.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $3.8M · waiting on a check
Conduct, or assist in the conduct of, music therapy research.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $2.9M
Conduct information sharing sessions, such as in-service workshops for other professionals, potential client groups, or the general community.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $2.8M · waiting on a check
Coordinate art showcases to display artwork produced by clients.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.2% of the role's time · $2.1M
Coordinate field trips for client groups to museums or other public displays of art.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.1% of the role's time · $1.2M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 6350 | $434M | $1.3M | $0 |
| Individual and Family Services | 1760 | $123M | $377k | $0 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 1760 | $122M | $374k | $0 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 1690 | $109M | $332k | $0 |
| Offices of Physicians | 640 | $63.4M | $194k | $0 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 750 | $45.0M | $138k | $0 |
| Home Health Care Services | 530 | $40.8M | $125k | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 410 | $36.9M | $113k | $0 |
| Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities | 330 | $24.3M | $74.4k | $0 |
| Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | 290 | $22.1M | $67.5k | $0 |