19-3031.00

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists

Diagnose and treat mental disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems, using individual, child, family, and group therapies.

2.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 11% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 0% probability of automation for this role
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11%
of jobs safer
126
jobs riskier than this
+6.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Clinical psychology's effectiveness depends fundamentally on the therapeutic relationship — the human bond between therapist and patient. Evidence consistently shows relationship quality predicts outcomes more than technique. AI companions (Woebot, Wysa) provide supplemental support but cannot provide licensed therapy for serious mental health conditions. The mental health crisis is driving demand, not automation.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$92,110
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+6.0%
Faster than average
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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