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 / 623
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?
Table official
22%
#346 / 623
View rankingTable official
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Sheet, clock and the protocol.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Fouls, the warning and the one who argues.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Timeout, the scoreboard and not jumping it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The referee, the table and not contradicting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The crowd, the shove and keeping calm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
A clean result, and the sheet signed.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
- scoresheets
- clock
- fouls
- timeouts
- scoreboard
- the table
- protocol
- warnings
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2023.00· ESCO/ISCO 3422