Healthcare

Clinical Psychologist

Based on 36 assessments

18% Low risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Clinical Psychologist profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
30%
Realistic risk
18%
Research benchmark ?
28%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 36 profiles. Middle half of Clinical Psychologists score between 13% and 21%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 12%
23% · p90
On-screen work 5%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 39%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 0%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 55%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Clinical Psychologist, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Conducting one-on-one therapy sessions with clients to address mental health issues, emotional challenges, and behavioral concerns (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy)
deep expertise
38% AA 4%
Providing crisis intervention for clients experiencing acute distress, suicidal ideation, or other emergencies
deep expertise
24% AA 0%
Documenting session notes, treatment progress, and client outcomes in electronic health records (EHR) or paper files
12% AD 42%
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, social workers) to coordinate care for clients, including referrals and shared treatment strategies
some context needed
11% AA 10%
Developing and updating personalized treatment plans based on client progress, research, and therapeutic goals
8% AD 32%
Assessing and diagnosing mental health conditions through clinical interviews, psychological testing, and behavioral observations
deep expertise social element
2% AD 7%
Staying updated on research, attending workshops, and completing continuing education to maintain licensure and improve clinical skills
1% DD 62%
Administering and interpreting psychological tests (e.g., IQ tests, personality assessments) to inform diagnoses or treatment plans
1% AD 30%

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