medium risk
Psychiatristsvs
57 shared · 26 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Psychiatrists leads 3–1| Metric | Psychiatrists | Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 27.3% | 29.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 26th | 34th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 13 | 3 / 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
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Biology
Clerical
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Analyzing Data or Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Category Flexibility
Training and Teaching Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Psychiatrists
37%
total discount
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
34%
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.
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
3 of 15 at risk86%Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
54%Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
51%Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
49%Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
49%Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Psychiatrists2028–2035
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Psychiatrists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Psychiatrists
0
Unique to Substance
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Creativity
PsychiatristsSubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors