medium risk
Psychiatristsvs
65 shared · 16 different
core competencies
medium risk
Mental Health CounselorsSide-by-Side Comparison
Mental Health Counselors leads 3–1| Metric | Psychiatrists | Mental Health Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 27.3% | 26.8% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 26th | 24th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 13 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | N/A |
| Employment | N/A | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Medicine and Dentistry
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Training and Teaching Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Getting Information
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Sociology and Anthropology
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Psychiatrists
37%
total discount
Mental Health Counselors
36%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Psychiatrists
4 of 13 at risk88%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 Counselors
5 of 15 at risk88%Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
80%Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
69%Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
54%Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
51%Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Psychiatrists2028–2035
Mental Health Counselors2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Mental Health Counselors has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Psychiatrists.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Psychiatrists
0
Unique to Mental
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
PsychiatristsMental Health Counselors