Psychiatrists
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 160 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 83% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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