ISCO-08 2635
Social work and counselling professionals
62.5%
ADI · 151st of 433 · 95% interval 54.3–70.8
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 62.5% of the task time of social work and counselling professionals, and finish 0.3% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full62.5%
151st of 433 · interval 54.3–70.8
ADI3 · full delegation0.3%
191st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.9
ADIs · share of time41.8%
178th of 433 · interval 39.8–44.0
Evidence154
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 9.6 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.0%L1Augmentation · 37.6%L2Partial delegation · 62.2%L3Full delegation · 0.3%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
154 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ask questions that will help clients identify their feelings and behaviors.Marriage and Family Therapists | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 35 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.2 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.Marriage and Family Therapists | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 28% | 50 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Counsel clients on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, or financial difficulties.Marriage and Family Therapists | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 55 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Maintain case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations.Marriage and Family Therapists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 40 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect information about clients, using techniques such as testing, interviewing, discussion, or observation.Marriage and Family Therapists | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and other personal issues.Marriage and Family Therapists | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation, such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, or relevant correspondence.Rehabilitation Counselors | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 35 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.Healthcare Social Workers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.Healthcare Social Workers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 139 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.Healthcare Social Workers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 38 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 52 min | Trust and care |
| Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.Healthcare Social Workers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.Healthcare Social Workers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain case history records and prepare reports.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.Healthcare Social Workers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Educate clients about end-of-life symptoms and options to assist them in making informed decisions.Healthcare Social Workers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, or transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.Healthcare Social Workers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 55 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.Healthcare Social Workers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise rehabilitation counselors and staff.Rehabilitation Counselors · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 55 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.Mental Health Counselors | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 28 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.Child, Family, and School Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare and maintain case folder for each assigned inmate or offender.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.Mental Health Counselors | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 50 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.Healthcare Social Workers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 48 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, such as schools or community groups.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 2.8 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 3.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.Mental Health Counselors | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 50 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counseling services in community.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.Healthcare Social Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems, such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise other social workers.Child, Family, and School Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop liaisons and networks with other parole officers, community agencies, correctional institutions, psychiatric facilities, and aftercare agencies to plan for helping offenders with life adjustments.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.Mental Health Counselors | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 50 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient.Healthcare Social Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Gather information about offenders' backgrounds by talking to offenders, their families and friends, and other people who have relevant information.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.7% | L1 | L2L1 | 30% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.Mental Health Counselors | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.Mental Health Counselors | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 28 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise people on community-based sentences, such as electronically monitored home detention, and provide field supervision of probationers by conducting curfew checks or visits to home, work, or school.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with other counselors, doctors, and professionals to analyze individual cases and to coordinate counseling services.Marriage and Family Therapists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Confer with clients to develop plans for posttreatment activities.Marriage and Family Therapists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with clients' families to implement rehabilitation plans, such as behavioral, residential, social, or employment goals.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Manage budgets and direct case service allocations, authorizing expenditures and payments.Rehabilitation Counselors · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, or medical care.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate alleged parole violations, using interviews, surveillance, and search and seizure.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in decisions about whether cases should go before courts and which court should hear them.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Counsel parents with child rearing problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine whether clients should be counseled or referred to other specialists in such fields as medicine, psychiatry, or legal aid.Marriage and Family Therapists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 38 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Write reports describing offenders' progress.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inform offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 38 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide instructions to clients on how to obtain help with legal, financial, and other personal issues.Marriage and Family Therapists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Refer clients to community resources for services, such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provide concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise other counselors, social service staff, and assistants.Marriage and Family Therapists · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Arrange for on-site job coaching or assistive devices, such as specially equipped wheelchairs, to help clients adapt to work or school environments.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.Mental Health Counselors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Oversee Medicaid- and Medicare-related paperwork and recordkeeping in hospitals.Healthcare Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect supplementary information needed to assist client, such as employment records, medical records, or school reports.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop rehabilitation programs for assigned offenders or inmates, establishing rules of conduct, goals, and objectives.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.Mental Health Counselors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend remedial action or initiate court action in response to noncompliance with terms of probation or parole.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Place children in foster or adoptive homes, institutions, or medical treatment centers.Child, Family, and School Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 32% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct others in program methods, procedures, or functions.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.Mental Health Counselors | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.Mental Health Counselors | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 38 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise or direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide, find, or arrange for support services, such as child care, homemaker service, prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, or parenting classes to prevent more serious problems from developing.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.Mental Health Counselors | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with community agencies to establish facilities and programs for persons with disabilities.Rehabilitation Counselors | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop diagnostic procedures to determine clients' needs.Rehabilitation Counselors · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 5.0 h | Accountability |
| Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Arrange for postrelease services, such as employment, housing, counseling, education, and social activities.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Lead group counseling sessions that provide support in such areas as grief, stress, or chemical dependency.Child, Family, and School Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate personal characteristics and home conditions of foster home or adoption applicants.Child, Family, and School Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 9.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.Healthcare Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 9.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend appropriate penitentiary for initial placement of an offender.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in case conferences or staff meetings.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct prehearing and presentencing investigations and testify in court regarding offenders' backgrounds and recommended sentences and sentencing conditions.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 10 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend temporary foster care and advise foster or adoptive parents.Child, Family, and School Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 42 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.Mental Health Counselors | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train or supervise student interns or new staff members.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide offenders or inmates with assistance in matters concerning detainers, sentences in other jurisdictions, writs, and applications for social assistance.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify and approve work placements for offenders with community service sentences.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, or graduate students.Mental Health Counselors | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess the suitability of penitentiary inmates for release under parole and statutory release programs and submit recommendations to parole boards.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 38 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Gather information from doctors, schools, social workers, juvenile counselors, law enforcement personnel, and others to make recommendations to courts for resolution of child custody or visitation disputes.Marriage and Family Therapists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 7.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop or advise on social policy or assist in community development.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct social research.Child, Family, and School Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop, implement, or evaluate public education, prevention, or health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, or communities.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 22 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counseling services, issues, and methods.Marriage and Family Therapists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Follow up on results of counseling programs and clients' adjustments to determine effectiveness of programs.Marriage and Family Therapists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Serve on policy-making committees, assist in community development, and assist client groups by lobbying for solutions to problems.Child, Family, and School Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop and prepare packets containing information about social service agencies, assistance organizations, and programs that might be useful for inmates or offenders.Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services.Healthcare Social Workers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine clients' eligibility for financial assistance.Child, Family, and School Social Workers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.Mental Health Counselors | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 30 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.Mental Health Counselors | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 38 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.Mental Health Counselors | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan, organize, or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, or social activities for clients.Mental Health Counselors | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform crisis interventions to help ensure the safety of the patients and others.Mental Health Counselors | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform crisis interventions with clients.Mental Health Counselors | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor clients' use of medications.Mental Health Counselors | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 25 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.Mental Health Counselors | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.Mental Health Counselors | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 55 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop or advise on social policy and assist in community development.Healthcare Social Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.Mental Health Counselors | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Write evaluations of parents and children for use by courts deciding divorce and custody cases, testifying in court if necessary.Marriage and Family Therapists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 23 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.Mental Health Counselors | 0.3% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 2.0 h | – |
| Conduct social research to advance knowledge in the social work field.Healthcare Social Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 24 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.Mental Health Counselors | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.Mental Health Counselors | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses, or training about mental health issues.Mental Health Counselors | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 62.5% | 65 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.274 | 46 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.911 | 73 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 43.818 | 32 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.199 | 56 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.026 | 52 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (26)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Economists 2631 | 94.5 | |
| Authors and related writers 2641 | 92.9 | |
| Translators, interpreters and other linguists 2643 | 89.3 | |
| Philosophers, historians and political scientists 2633 | 88.4 | |
| Lawyers 2611 | 83.3 | |
| Journalists 2642 | 82.7 | |
| Legal professionals not elsewhere classified 2619 | 80.8 | |
| Announcers on radio, television and other media 2656 | 80.2 | |
| Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals 2632 | 76.4 | |
| Archivists and curators 2621 | 71.6 | |
| Film, stage and related directors and producers 2654 | 69.1 | |
| Psychologists 2634 | 66.1 |
Dashed line: social work and counselling professionals (62.5%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Social work and counselling professionals (ISCO-08 2635), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2635
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Social work and counselling professionals (ISCO-08 2635)}
}Machine-readable
The same record as static JSON, with its citation: /adi/v2026.1/isco/2635.json.