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Occupation · SOC 29-1223.00
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
Also called: Child Psychiatrist · Outpatient Psychiatrist · Psychiatrist · Staff Psychiatrist · Adult Psychiatrist · Consulting Psychiatrist · Medical Doctor (MD) · Prison Psychiatrist · Addiction Psychiatrist · Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist · Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist · Behavioral Analyst
Job family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
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AI work map
A fast read on where AI already shows up in this occupation, where it stays a copilot, where humans remain in the loop, and what the labor market is doing. Built from observed Claude.ai conversations mapped to O*NET tasks and from published research — measures of usage and exposure, not advice or predictions that the job is going away.
Market signal
Independent published positions, read together — not a forecast.
- About average employment outlook (+6.1% by 2034)
- 900 openings/yr
- Moderate AI exposure
66th-percentile task overlap — yet about 900 openings a year (+6.1% projected, BLS) . What exposure means →
AI & job outlook
What today's research says about this occupation's exposure to AI, how AI is actually being used in it, and where employment is headed. These are positions within published studies — measures of exposure and usage, not predictions that this job will disappear.
Exposure to current AI
Each study uses its own scale, so the raw scores are not comparable across rows — the percentile (this job's rank among all U.S. occupations with data) is the comparable figure, and sizes the bars.
| Measure | Rank vs all occupations | Percentile | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) High | 74th | 0.9 | |
| AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) Moderate | 57th | 0.2 |
OpenAI's exposure study scores tasks three ways: with a language model alone (α 0.1), with simple added tooling (β 0.5), and including AI-powered software (γ 0.9). Higher means more of the job's tasks could be done at least twice as fast — not that they will be automated away.
How AI is actually used in this job
Among measured AI assistant conversations mapped to this occupation (Anthropic Economic Index, 2026-01-15), these task types came up most. These are shares of observed AI conversations — not shares of the job, of worker time, or of what could be automated.
| 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. | 2.5% | |
| Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments. | 0.8% | |
| Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder. | 0.5% |
Job outlook
Independent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projection for 2024–2034 — a labor-market forecast, not an AI-impact forecast.
| Outlook | About average · +6.1% by 2034 |
| Projected annual openings | 900 |
| Employment 2024 → 2034 | 27,100 → 28,800 |
“Annual openings” counts new jobs plus replacements for workers who leave the occupation, so it can be large even when growth is modest.
Tasks
All 12 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, ordered by importance. Each links to its own page with AI-exposure and observed-use detail.
- Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. Core · importance 4.8
- Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals. Core · importance 4.5
- Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments. Core · importance 4.5
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress. Core · importance 4.5
- Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder. Core · importance 4.4
- Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder. Core · importance 4.4
- Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits. Core · importance 4.3
- Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment. Core · importance 4.0
- 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. Core · importance 3.8
- Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals. Core · importance 3.7
- Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies. Core · importance 3.1
- Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems. Supplemental · importance 3.0
Emerging tasks
Newer responsibilities O*NET has flagged as growing for this occupation.
- Perform mental health evaluations to provide information to courts of law on patients' mental states.
Work activities
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
- Present medical research reports.
- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- Treat patients using psychological therapies.
- Prescribe treatments or therapies.
- Prescribe medications.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
- Develop medical treatment plans.
- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
- Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
- Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
- Prepare official health documents or records.
- Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
O*NET importance rating, from 1 (not important) to 5 (extremely important).
Knowledge
| Therapy and Counseling | 4.9 | |
| Psychology | 4.9 | |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.8 | |
| English Language | 4.3 | |
| Biology | 3.8 | |
| Education and Training | 3.7 | |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.5 |
Essential skills
| Active Listening | 4.6 | |
| Speaking | 4.3 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.3 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Writing | 4.1 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Science | 3.9 | |
| Learning Strategies | 3.8 |
Transferable skills
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Persuasion | 3.5 | |
| Instructing | 3.5 | |
| Negotiation | 3.3 | |
| Operations Analysis | 3.3 | |
| Systems Analysis | 3.3 |
Abilities
| Oral Comprehension | 4.5 | |
| Oral Expression | 4.4 | |
| Written Comprehension | 4.3 | |
| Written Expression | 4.1 | |
| Deductive Reasoning | 4.1 | |
| Inductive Reasoning | 4.1 | |
| Problem Sensitivity | 4.0 | |
| Speech Recognition | 4.0 | |
| Speech Clarity | 4.0 | |
| Category Flexibility | 3.9 | |
| Information Ordering | 3.8 | |
| Near Vision | 3.5 | |
| Fluency of Ideas | 3.4 |
Skills in demand
Skills employers ask for in job postings for this occupation (Lightcast), with whether each is a common or specialized skill.
Tools & technology
Work context
How characteristic each condition is of the job, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale (higher = more present in day-to-day work). Each condition links to how it varies across all occupations.
How to get in
- Job zone
- Zone 5 — Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Typical entry-level education
- Doctoral or professional degree · BLS, the typical path — not a requirement
- Related experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Preparation level
- SVP (8.0 and above) — total schooling plus on-the-job experience.
What to study: Health Professions and Related Programs , Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs . Fields of study crosswalked to this occupation (NCES CIP–SOC), not a requirement.
Education of current workers
Share of people in this occupation at each level of education.
| Post-Doctoral Training | 58.5% | |
| Doctoral Degree | 34.2% | |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | |
| First Professional Degree | 1.8% | |
| High School Diploma | 0.5% |
Interests & work styles
The interests and personal qualities O*NET associates with people who do this work.
Work styles
| Attention to Detail | 10.0 | |
| Integrity | 9.0 | |
| Cautiousness | 8.0 | |
| Intellectual Curiosity | 7.0 | |
| Cooperation | 6.0 | |
| Social Orientation | 5.0 | |
| Self-Control | 4.0 |
Interest areas
| Health Care Service | 6.6 | |
| Social Science | 6.4 | |
| Social Service | 6.1 | |
| Professional Advising | 5.0 | |
| Medical Science | 5.0 | |
| Teaching/Education | 3.4 |
Career interests (Holland / RIASEC)
| Investigative | 6.6 | |
| Social | 5.8 | |
| Conventional | 3.6 |
Wages & employment
U.S. · annual wages (BLS OEWS)
| 10th percentile | $77,360 |
| 25th percentile | $141,290 |
| Median (50th) | — |
| 75th percentile | — |
| 90th percentile | — |
| People employed | 24,800 |
Industries that employ this occupation
Where these workers are employed, by number of jobs (national, BLS OEWS). Pay shown is the occupation's national median, not industry-specific.
| Industry | Workers | National median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance · Sector | 20,580 | — |
| Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers · National industry | 2,270 | — |
| Educational Services · Sector | 1,190 | $98,560 |
| Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) · National industry | 1,160 | — |
| Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities · National industry | 310 | — |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises · Sector | 60 | — |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services · Sector | 50 | — |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services · Sector | — | $192,420 |
| Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities · National industry | — | — |
Where this work is most concentrated
Industries where this occupation is far more common than in the economy as a whole. The location quotient is how many times more concentrated it is here (a value of 5 means five times its economy-wide share).
| Industry | Concentration | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers · National industry | 45.58× | 2,270 |
| Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) · National industry | 29.82× | 1,160 |
| Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities · National industry | 7.45× | 310 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance · Sector | 5.54× | 20,580 |
| Educational Services · Sector | 0.54× | 1,190 |
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What you can do with this
Options the data surfaces for Psychiatrists — not advice or a forecast. Each is a real cross-link you can follow into the evidence.
Skills that travel
Capabilities this work builds that are used across many other occupations.
Adjacent roles
Occupations O*NET rates as related — the nearby moves on the map.
Paths in
How people typically prepare for this work.
- Doctoral or professional degree · typical entry level
- Job zone 5 — Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed · preparation tier
- Health Professions and Related Programs · field of study
- Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs · field of study
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Psychiatrists show 66th-percentile AI task overlap — and about 900 annual U.S. openings
- Psychiatrists rank in the 66th percentile (Moderate band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated.Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE
- The occupation is projected to see about 900 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
- BLS projects employment to be about average (+6.1%) from 2024 to 2034.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
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Psychiatrists show 66th-percentile AI task overlap — and about 900 annual U.S. openings • Psychiatrists rank in the 66th percentile (Moderate band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated. (Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE) • The occupation is projected to see about 900 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) • BLS projects employment to be about average (+6.1%) from 2024 to 2034. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) Source: Singulariki — "Psychiatrists". https://singulariki.com/roles/role-29-1223-00 Note: AI task overlap measures what today's AI can attempt, not automation, job loss, or a forecast.
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Sources for this page
Every figure above traces to a named public dataset and the exact release below — not hand-written opinion. See the full methodology for what each measure does and does not mean.
- O*NET 30.3 U.S. Department of Labor / National Center for O*NET Development
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27) Anthropic
- Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai Microsoft Research
- “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130 OpenAI / academic
Data compiled June 2, 2026. Figures are estimates, not advice.
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Singulariki. "Psychiatrists." Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Built from O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://singulariki.com/roles/role-29-1223-00
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Singulariki. (2026). Psychiatrists. Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from https://singulariki.com/roles/role-29-1223-00
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@misc{singulariki-role-29-1223-00,
title = {Psychiatrists},
author = {{Singulariki}},
year = {2026},
note = {O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130. Accessed June 7, 2026},
url = {https://singulariki.com/roles/role-29-1223-00}
} Citations name the underlying public dataset releases — they reflect what this page is built from, not just the URL.