JOB REPORT / 19-3033 · 30 TASKS

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

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Maintain current knowledge of relevant research
Consult reference material
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork

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28 of 30 tasks reviewed

This job has 30 core tasks. We went through 28 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Clinical and Counseling Psychologists actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
AI DOES
Summarizes new studies, flags relevant journals, and organizes research by topic
YOU DO
Decide which findings actually apply to your clients and practice setting
TASK 02
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment.
AI DOES
Searches textbooks, journals, and manuals to surface relevant symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options quickly
YOU DO
Apply clinical judgment to the real person sitting in front of you
TASK 03
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
AI DOES
Drafts report structures, suggests language, and organizes session data
YOU DO
Verify clinical accuracy and apply professional judgment to each client's story
TASK 04
Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.
AI DOES
Searches databases, summarizes studies, spots patterns in research, and drafts literature reviews
YOU DO
Design the study, interpret findings with clinical wisdom, and judge what works for real patients
TASK 05
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
AI DOES
Drafts curricula, generates case examples, summarizes research, and creates quizzes or slide decks
YOU DO
Lead live sessions, read the room, mentor students through hard moments, and model clinical judgment
TASK 06
Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans.
AI DOES
Gathers career pathways, salary data, school options, and job outlook info
YOU DO
Listen to the whole person and tailor advice to their real life and feelings
TASK 07
Provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, or prevention talks to schools, social service agencies, businesses, or the general public.
AI DOES
Drafts presentation slides, outlines talking points, summarizes research, and suggests program structures
YOU DO
Show up, read the room, build trust, and respond to real human needs in the moment
TASK 08
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
AI DOES
Drafts treatment plan templates, surfaces evidence-based therapy options, and flags scheduling patterns
YOU DO
Apply clinical judgment to the full human picture and build the therapeutic relationship
TASK 09
Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
AI DOES
Drafts program outlines, summarizes best-practice research, and organizes accreditation requirements
YOU DO
Lead stakeholder meetings, apply local clinical context, and make final decisions about patient care models
TASK 10
Prepare written evaluations of individuals' psychological competence for court hearings.
AI DOES
Drafts report sections, suggests formatting, checks completeness of required legal criteria, and summarizes diagnostic criteria
YOU DO
Conduct the in-person clinical interview, form professional opinions, and take legal responsibility for the evaluation
TASK 11
Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
AI DOES
Drafts reports, summarizes research, and pulls together case data
YOU DO
Apply clinical judgment and build real human trust with clients and agencies
TASK 12
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities.
AI DOES
Scores objective test items, summarizes score patterns, and flags results that match known profiles
YOU DO
Build trust with the client, weigh their full life context, and make ethical clinical judgments about what the scores really mean
TASK 13
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
AI DOES
Summarizes interview notes, scores assessments, and flags patterns that match diagnostic criteria
YOU DO
Use your clinical training and human connection to weigh the full picture and make the final diagnosis
TASK 14
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.
AI DOES
Surfaces outcome data, flags inconsistencies in notes, and suggests evidence-based adjustments
YOU DO
Trust your direct observation of the patient and your trained clinical judgment to make the final call
TASK 15
Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs.
AI DOES
Suggests evidence-based treatment approaches and helps organize client information into structured plan drafts
YOU DO
Trust your clinical intuition, lived relationship with the client, and ethical judgment to shape the final plan
TASK 16
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
AI DOES
Summarizes records, flags key history patterns, and drafts intake questions
YOU DO
Build rapport and read the emotional nuance only a real conversation reveals
TASK 17
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
AI DOES
Searches databases of local specialists, generates lists of relevant support services, and drafts referral letters
YOU DO
Weigh the client's unique needs, readiness, and trust to choose the right referral at the right moment
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
AI DOES
Generates structured notes from session recordings and inputs
YOU DO
Verify accuracy and add clinical judgment
About this analysis
52% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
AI DOES
Drafts evaluation rubrics, summarizes staff performance data, and flags scheduling gaps
YOU DO
Build trust, observe team dynamics, and make nuanced calls about staff growth and patient safety
TASK 20
Supervise and train interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors.
AI DOES
Drafts feedback templates, suggests training resources, and helps track trainee progress
YOU DO
Build trust with trainees and judge their readiness for real client work
TASK 21
Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
AI DOES
Surfaces validated screening tools, flags risk factors from notes, and summarizes relevant history
YOU DO
Meet the patient face-to-face and own the safety decision
TASK 22
Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
AI DOES
Suggests session notes, flags patterns in progress data, and drafts treatment plan templates
YOU DO
Show up fully present, build real trust, and read the room in ways only a person can
TASK 23
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.
AI DOES
Drafts session notes, suggests evidence-based techniques, and helps research treatment approaches
YOU DO
Build trust, read emotions in the room, and guide the human relationship that makes change possible
TASK 24SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
AI DOES
Drafts literature reviews and analyzes datasets
YOU DO
Design studies and interpret what findings mean
About this analysis
33% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 25SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling.
AI DOES
Suggests treatment options and creates initial assessments
YOU DO
Build trust and tailor advice to the person
About this analysis
15% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 26SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
AI DOES
Transcribes interviews and organizes client data
YOU DO
Ask the right questions and build rapport
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 27SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.
AI DOES
Prepares patient summaries and suggests treatment options
YOU DO
Apply clinical judgment and build trust
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 28SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.
AI DOES
Prepares research summaries and treatment options
YOU DO
Build rapport and assess what fits
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
SOC code: 19-3033
Tasks reviewed: 28 of 30

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $100,580 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $113,290 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 75,990
Employed in Colorado: 1,170
Job outlook: +11.2% by 2034 · ~4,800 openings/yr

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Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.

Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment.

Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.

Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.

Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.

Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans.

Provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, or prevention talks to schools, social service agencies, businesses, or the general public.

Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.

Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.

Prepare written evaluations of individuals' psychological competence for court hearings.

Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.

Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities.

Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.

Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.

Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs.

Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.

Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.

Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.

Supervise and train interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors.

Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.

Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.

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.

Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.

Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling.

Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.

Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.

Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.

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