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How a clinical / counseling psychologist can use AI, task by task

O*NET 19-3033.00: Clinical and Counseling PsychologistsMedian pay $100,580/year (BLS, May 2025)30 tasksJob Zone 5: Extensive preparation

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.

Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Case Manager, Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Therapist.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 12%AI-assist 35%Stays human 53%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 4 AI-ready, 11 AI-assist and 15 human-led tasks out of 30. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

🔒 Many of these tasks involve people's information. Remove names and identifying details before using AI, or use only a tool your employer has approved.

AI can draft these 4

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.

Daily

AI turns complex material into plain-language handouts.

Show prompt & steps

AI is great at turning complicated material into plain-language guides, handouts, FAQs and how-tos for a specific audience. You check it's accurate.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.

Context: We use Statistical software and Noldus Information Technology The Observer XT; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Topic: [status, results, fixes]
Audience: [customers, staff]
Notes: [paste]

Draft slides outline and speaker notes. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Technical presentation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Topic], [Audience] and [Notes] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations..

Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.

Weekly

AI is a patient tutor for new rules and techniques.

Show prompt & steps

AI is a patient personal tutor. It explains new rules, techniques and technology at your level, quizzes you and builds a study plan.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to maintain current knowledge of relevant research.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Field: [my area]
What I need: [new methods, recent findings, specific question]

Act as my tutor: explain the main recent developments, key papers to look up, and quiz me with 5 questions one at a time. I'll verify every paper exists.

10-minute exercise: Literature catch-up

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you maintain current knowledge of relevant research (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Field] and [What I need] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Look up two of the papers it names and read the abstracts.

AI's knowledge has a cutoff date. For new regulations and standards, always confirm against the official source.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge..

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

Monthly

AI drafts lesson plans, quizzes and practice scenarios.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 47% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft lesson plans, training outlines, quizzes and practice scenarios in minutes. You shape them around your learners and your standards.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Audience: [schools, public, community]
Topic: [conservation, health, safety]

Draft a program with sessions, activities and take-home materials. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Education program outline

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Audience] and [Topic] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 3.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop educational programs..

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

A few times a year

AI turns complex material into plain-language handouts.

Show prompt & steps

AI is great at turning complicated material into plain-language guides, handouts, FAQs and how-tos for a specific audience. You check it's accurate.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to prepare written evaluations of individuals' psychological competence for court hearings.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Subject: [property, item]
Findings: [measurements, condition, values]

Draft the report following standard sections. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Evaluation or appraisal report

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you prepare written evaluations of individuals' psychological competence.
Step 2Fill in [Subject] and [Findings] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 3.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Write reports or evaluations..

AI can help you prep these 11

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

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

Several times a day

AI drafts the structure and wording; the specifics and sign-off are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft the structure and standard wording. The specifics, the judgment calls and the sign-off are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.

Context: We use eClinicalWorks EHR software and Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS.
Experiment: [describe]
Data: [paste]

Draft a structured record entry. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Lab or research record

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you document patient information. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Experiment] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Record research or operational data..

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

Daily

AI helps you prepare questions; the listening is yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 64% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare better questions and to organize your notes afterward. Listening to the person in front of you is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.

Context: We use My Clients Plus; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
What I need to learn: [topic]
Who I'll ask: [type of people]
Method: [interview, survey, observation]

Draft the questions or observation checklist, sampling tips, and a template for recording answers. Order the questions sensibly, add follow-ups for vague answers, and give me a note-taking template.

10-minute exercise: Interview or survey design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you collect information about individuals or clients (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [What I need to learn], [Who I'll ask] and [Method].
Step 3Pilot it with one person and fix the confusing parts.

Don't record people or paste their answers into AI without consent and your employer's approval.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys..

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

Daily

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.

Context: We use Statistical software and Noldus Information Technology The Observer XT; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Program: [type of counseling or education]
Outcome data: [paste anonymized scores, attendance, follow-ups]

Summarize outcomes, compare with goals or benchmarks, spot who benefits least, and suggest improvements. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Counseling or education outcomes review

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments (today).
Step 2Fill in [Program] and [Outcome data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check the groups it flags against your own records before changing anything.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.. Also involves: Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs..

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

Weekly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Program: [treatment, psychology service, education program]
Population and goals: [who, outcomes]

Draft the structure, sessions, methods and evaluation plan. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Program design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop and implement individual treatment plans (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Program] and [Population and goals] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.. Also involves: Direct medical science or healthcare programs..

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

Daily

AI helps you prepare questions; the listening is yours.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare better questions and to organize your notes afterward. Listening to the person in front of you is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.

Context: We use eClinicalWorks EHR software and Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
What I need to learn: [topic]
Who I'll ask: [type of people]
Method: [interview, survey, observation]

Draft the questions or observation checklist, sampling tips, and a template for recording answers. Order the questions sensibly, add follow-ups for vague answers, and give me a note-taking template.

10-minute exercise: Interview or survey design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you obtain and study medical, psychological and social (today).
Step 2Fill in [What I need to learn], [Who I'll ask] and [Method].
Step 3Pilot it with one person and fix the confusing parts.

Don't record people or paste their answers into AI without consent and your employer's approval.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.. Also involves: Collect archival data..

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

Weekly

AI explains and quizzes you; confirm against official sources.

Show prompt & steps

AI can explain new developments and quiz you. Confirm what you learn against official sources.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Field: [my area]
What I need: [new methods, recent findings, specific question]

Act as my tutor: explain the main recent developments, key papers to look up, and quiz me with 5 questions one at a time. I'll verify every paper exists.

10-minute exercise: Literature catch-up

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you consult reference material (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Field] and [What I need] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Look up two of the papers it names and read the abstracts.

AI's knowledge has a cutoff date. For new regulations and standards, always confirm against the official source.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge..

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

Monthly

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 26% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, or prevention talks to schools, social service agencies, businesses, or the general public.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Topic: [program, child development]
Audience: [describe]

Explain recommendations. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Educational consultation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you provide consulting services.
Step 2Fill in [Topic] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 3.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Advise others on educational matters..

Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.

Monthly

AI helps you prepare questions; the listening is yours.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare better questions and to organize your notes afterward. Listening to the person in front of you is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
What I need to learn: [topic]
Who I'll ask: [type of people]
Method: [interview, survey, observation]

Draft the questions or observation checklist, sampling tips, and a template for recording answers. Order the questions sensibly, add follow-ups for vague answers, and give me a note-taking template.

10-minute exercise: Interview or survey design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you observe individuals.
Step 2Fill in [What I need to learn], [Who I'll ask] and [Method].
Step 3Pilot it with one person and fix the confusing parts.

Don't record people or paste their answers into AI without consent and your employer's approval.

Importance 3.0/5 · O*NET work activity: Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys..

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

Monthly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Program: [treatment, psychology service, education program]
Population and goals: [who, outcomes]

Draft the structure, sessions, methods and evaluation plan. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Program design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you plan and develop accredited psychological service programs.
Step 2Fill in [Program] and [Population and goals] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 3.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs..

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

A few times a year

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Program: [treatment, psychology service, education program]
Population and goals: [who, outcomes]

Draft the structure, sessions, methods and evaluation plan. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Program design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic.
Step 2Fill in [Program] and [Population and goals] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 3.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs..

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

A few times a year

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.

Context: We use Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Excel; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Survey: [topic, population]
Resources: [budget, staff]

Draft sampling, procedures and timeline. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Survey project plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research.
Step 2Fill in [Survey] and [Resources] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out anything that won't work on the ground and ask AI to revise with your corrections.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 2.9/5 · O*NET work activity: Plan social sciences research.. Also involves: Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.; Direct medical science or healthcare programs..

These stay human 15

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Face-to-face discussions: every day · Contact with others: constant contact with others · Frequency of decisions: once a week or more but not every day · Impact of decisions: important results

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

Daily

Your accountable call. Use AI as a sounding board beforehand.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI as a sounding board before you decide. Ask it to argue the other side, list what you might be overlooking, or organize the evidence.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Assessment: [suicide risk, functional status, capability]
Setting: [clinic, inpatient]

List validated tools, key questions, warning signs and documentation points. I make the clinical judgment. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

10-minute exercise: Risk or function assessment prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you conduct assessments of patients' risk (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Assessment] and [Setting] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every tool against your clinical guidance.

Importance 5.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health..

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

Daily

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Client: [executive, worker]
Goal: [leadership, career]

Prepare coaching questions and exercises. Then play the client. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Coaching session

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you counsel individuals, groups and families (today).
Step 2Fill in [Client] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

📊 People already use AI around this task (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026). The task itself stays human-led.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement..

Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.

Daily

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Client: [executive, worker]
Goal: [leadership, career]

Prepare coaching questions and exercises. Then play the client. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Coaching session

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you use a variety of treatment methods (today).
Step 2Fill in [Client] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement..

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.

Daily

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to 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.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Client: [executive, worker]
Goal: [leadership, career]

Prepare coaching questions and exercises. Then play the client. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Coaching session

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you interact with clients (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Client] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

📊 People already use AI around this task (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026). The task itself stays human-led.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement..

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

Daily

Your accountable call. Use AI as a sounding board beforehand.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI as a sounding board before you decide. Ask it to argue the other side, list what you might be overlooking, or organize the evidence.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Presentation: [symptoms, history, no names]
Assessments: [tests used]

List diagnostic criteria to consider and what's missing. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

10-minute exercise: Diagnostic formulation prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you identify psychological, emotional and behavioral issues (today).
Step 2Fill in [Presentation] and [Assessments] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Make the call yourself, then note whether anything it raised changed your mind.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Diagnose neural or psychological disorders..

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

Weekly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Client: [executive, worker]
Goal: [leadership, career]

Prepare coaching questions and exercises. Then play the client. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Coaching session

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop therapeutic and treatment plans based (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Client] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

📊 People already use AI around this task (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026). The task itself stays human-led.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement..

Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling.

Daily

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Client: [executive, worker]
Goal: [leadership, career]

Prepare coaching questions and exercises. Then play the client. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Coaching session

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you advise clients (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Client] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

📊 People already use AI around this task (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026). The task itself stays human-led.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement..

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

Weekly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Topic: [describe]
Who: [physicians, officials]

Help me prepare: the 3 points that matter most for them, plain-language wording, the questions they're likely to ask, and what I should not advise on without more information. Then play them so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Health consultation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you consult with provide consultation (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Topic] and [Who] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

📊 People already use AI around this task (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026). The task itself stays human-led.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Advise others on healthcare matters..

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

Weekly

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can help around the care: plain-language explanations for patients, study and revision, checklists and paperwork drafts. Use only tools your employer has approved for health information.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Test: [physical, psychological, applicant]
Rules: [standard administration]

List administration steps and scoring cautions. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Test administration

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Test] and [Rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Administer standardized physical or psychological tests..

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

Weekly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Topic: [describe]
Who: [physicians, officials]

Help me prepare: the 3 points that matter most for them, plain-language wording, the questions they're likely to ask, and what I should not advise on without more information. Then play them so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Health consultation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you refer clients (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Topic] and [Who] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

📊 People already use AI around this task (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026). The task itself stays human-led.

Importance 3.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Advise others on healthcare matters..

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

Monthly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Case: [general]
Professionals involved: [describe]

Prepare what to share, questions to ask, and how to reach a joint plan. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Collaborative assessment prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you consult with agencies and universities.
Step 2Fill in [Case] and [Professionals involved] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments..

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

Weekly

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Trainees: [students, interns]
Goal: [skills, project]

Plan supervision meetings, feedback and assessment. Give me the key message in 2 sentences, how people might react, and how to respond to each.

10-minute exercise: Supervising trainees

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Trainees] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Give feedback within a day of observing.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Supervise trainees..

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

Monthly

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to supervise and train interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Supervisees: [interns, counselors]
Case themes: [describe, no client details]

Plan a supervision session: reflective questions, feedback and goals. Give me the key message in 2 sentences, how people might react, and how to respond to each.

10-minute exercise: Clinical supervision

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you supervise and train interns and clinicians.
Step 2Fill in [Supervisees] and [Case themes] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Afterward, note one thing people responded to and one thing you'd change.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Supervise workers providing client or patient services.. Also involves: Train staff members..

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

Monthly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Client: [executive, worker]
Goal: [leadership, career]

Prepare coaching questions and exercises. Then play the client. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Coaching session

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you provide occupational and educational.
Step 2Fill in [Client] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

📊 People already use AI around this task (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026). The task itself stays human-led.

Importance 3.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement..

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

Monthly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a clinical / counseling psychologist. Part of my job is to provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Topic: [describe]
Who: [physicians, officials]

Help me prepare: the 3 points that matter most for them, plain-language wording, the questions they're likely to ask, and what I should not advise on without more information. Then play them so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Health consultation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you provide psychological or administrative services and advice.
Step 2Fill in [Topic] and [Who] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

📊 People already use AI around this task (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026). The task itself stays human-led.

Importance 2.9/5 · O*NET work activity: Advise others on healthcare matters..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

  • Active Listeningimportance 4.2/5
    Used in: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Reading Comprehensionimportance 4.8/5
    Used in: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Critical Thinkingimportance 4.2/5
    Used in: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Speakingimportance 4.1/5
    Used in: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Learning Strategiesimportance 3.6/5
    Used in: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Time Managementimportance 3.2/5
    Used in: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Where you could move

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Getting into this job

Post-doctoral training is most common (48% of workers)

  • Graduate degree 100%
  • On-the-job training: 6–12 months
  • Related experience: 2–4 years
  • Professional certification: important (4.9/5)

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

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