Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
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Calculated automation risk
Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.
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Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 11% chance of automation.
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What is the likelihood that Clinical and Counseling Psychologists will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
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Sentiment over time (yearly)
Growth
The number of 'Clinical and Counseling Psychologists' job openings is expected to rise 13.3% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Clinical and Counseling Psychologists' was $96,100, or $46 per hour
'Clinical and Counseling Psychologists' were paid 100.0% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 71,730 people employed as 'Clinical and Counseling Psychologists' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 2 thousand people are employed as 'Clinical and Counseling Psychologists'.
Job description
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.
SOC Code: 19-3033.00
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However, this will not happen very soon. First, a new generation that is not hostile towards AI (e.g. did not lose jobs because of it, uses it on daily basis, and experienced positive impact of it mostly) must dominate the population. It will take about 20 years, I'm sure, before most of psychologists will lose jobs and some people will only be needed to supervise the AI.
I also think that an AI, with sufficient data at its disposal, could be capable of offering satisfactory psychotherapy sessions. These sessions would likely be technical and protocol-driven. On the other hand, it is currently believed that the main therapeutic factor is the psychic interaction between the two human beings, beyond the protocol dimension.
This is an extremely delicate issue that concerns me greatly.
Therefore, because this is essential to being a psychologist, I think if AI were ever to replace humans as psychologists, they would not do the job in a similar way.
However, there may be some benefit to seeking help online, through courses, and general emotional support, etc.
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