Automation index
How much of a Psychologist’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already prep materials, sort notes, and write a first summary. The class, the source, and the patient still need someone in the room.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Psychologist
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#113 / 743
View rankingPsychologist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 48% | 28% | +13.4 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- psychological counselling methods
- school psychology
- developmental psychology
- crisis intervention
- adolescent psychological development
- psychology
- consult student's support system
- monitor student's behaviour
- liaise with educational support staff
- apply crisis intervention
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3033.00· ESCO/ISCO 2634
IS WORK OVER?
Railway engineer
22%
#396 / 743
View rankingRailway engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Track, geometry and the study.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Points, the blade and the one that will not close.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
OLE, the height and the gauge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Works, the possession and not leaving the wire wrong.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The operator, the rush and not jumping to a yes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it does not derail, and not signing half-done points.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- track geometry
- points
- OLE
- gauge
- possessions
- blades
- railway studies
- not jump to a yes
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2142