Psychologist
| Median wage (USD) | 100580 |
|---|---|
| Projected employment growth (%) | 11 |
| AI exposure (%) | 51 |
| Maximum exposure (%) | 69 |
| Source | eloundou |
| GPT-4 exposure — beta / zeta (%) | 37 · 65 |
| What AI changes in this occupation | Drafting session notes, progress reports, and standardized documentation is already largely AI-assisted. Scoring of psychometric tests and scientific literature monitoring are changing rapidly with AI tools. The therapeutic alliance, clinical judgment in crisis situations, and human presence in session remain irreplaceable. |
| Key skills | Clinical listening · Therapeutic alliance · Diagnostic judgment · Crisis management |
| Courses to get ahead | Data and Electronic Health Records · Coursera · 8 h · 78 · Foundations of digital clinical documentation and electronic health records (Johns Hopkins). Introduction to Abnormal Psychology · Coursera · 14 h · 74 · Diagnostic criteria and disorder classification useful for test interpretation (Wesleyan). Evidence-Based Psychotherapy · Coursera · 10 h · 81 · Evaluating scientific literature and distinguishing evidence-based treatments (UC Santa Cruz). Mental Health Care Fundamentals · Coursera · 12 sem. · 60 Statistics in Psychological Research · Coursera · 10 h · 65 Psychology of Personality · Coursera · 20 h · 58 |
| Occupations to pivot toward | HR Specialist · 72910 · 6 · 59 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker · 60280 · 10 · 35 Paralegal · 61010 · 0 · 45 |
| Skills to acquire for the pivot | Knowledge of labor law and employment regulations Proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS) and recruitment tools Skills in payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations management |