Takeover Tracker

27%medium risk
Psychiatrists
vs

55 shared · 25 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPsychiatristsMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Risk Score27.3%30.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile26th42th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 136 / 13
Median SalaryN/A$60,060
EmploymentN/A126K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Medicine and Dentistry
Getting Information
Training and Teaching Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Customer and Personal Service
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Science
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Sociology and Anthropology

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Psychiatrists

37%

total discount

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

35%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Psychiatrists

4 of 13 at risk
88%Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
86%Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
57%Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
51%Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
49%Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

6 of 13 at risk
76%Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
69%Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
67%Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
54%Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
51%Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.

Wage Comparison

PsychiatristsMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
10th
N/A$39,620
25th
N/A$46,550
Median
N/A$60,060
75th
N/A$78,980
90th
N/A$104,130

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