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Psychologist

Study mental processes and behavior and provide therapy.

Role Exposure Estimate
17%
Baseline: 19% 2 points after current signals

Signals updated 8/25/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a psychologist:

Conduct assessments40% estimated exposure
Provide therapy15% estimated exposure
Diagnose conditions45% estimated exposure
Develop treatment plans50% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

-2%
employment
+2.4% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)19%
Employment Trends (BLS)-2%
Final Score17%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

AI screening tools
Therapy apps
AI assessment

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Therapy relationships
Complex cases
Crisis intervention
Research

Practical Ways to Adapt

Specializations
Telehealth
Research
Organizational psychology

Key Skills for This Role

Clinical SkillsEmpathyAnalysis

Career Overview

Median Salary$85,000/yr
Total Employed180k
Job Outlookgrowing
Categoryhealthcare

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Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.

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