What is JoBot™?

JoBot™ is a proprietary AI system developed by Psychology Network Pty Ltd since 2018 to emulate the day-to-day work of a clinical psychologist. It supports therapeutic interviews, psychological assessment, and report writing. JoBot™ adopts a neuro-symbolic approach to artificial intelligence, combining symbolic programming with large language models to deliver structured, clinically-informed conversations tailored for assessment and therapy.

The Psychology Network Pty Ltd (ABN 92 159 366 944) is an Australian company dedicated to advancing mental health services through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and clinical psychology. Our research is centred on aligning AI systems with professional standards, improving the transparency of large language models (LLMs), and reducing the risks associated with AI-driven technologies.

JoBot™: Design Principles

The first design principle is that any form of language input must be accepted and JoBot™ is likely to give reasonable responses in each and every case. Secondly, any response given by the bot must not only be understandable and reasonable but must to some extent represent the competence and personality of the human original. Thirdly, no conversation about sexual issues is possible (this cannot be enforced if a generative AI system is modelling JoBot™). Next, JoBot™s dialogue structure cannot be changed by machine learning. It must be guaranteed that JoBot™s responses are appropriate and on topic at all times. The fifth principal is that JoBot™ does not recognise the user. There is no user registration and no reference can be made to previous conversations. JoBot™ is like a book in a library: you can take the book and read it or leave the book behind, in any case, the book does not know you at all. Finally, JoBot™ is not a mobile app. The program is accessible through Web pages and can be used on desktops and any mobile device.

Training and Education

JoBot™ is also an effective platform for training health professionals, educators, and other service providers. By simulating clinical interviews, therapeutic scenarios, and assessment processes, JoBot™ provides users with interactive, case-based learning experiences that can support formal education, ongoing professional development, and supervision. Health professionals can use JoBot™ to practise structured interviewing, interpret responses, and explore different therapeutic strategies within a safe and responsive environment.

Furthermore, JoBot™ can assist institutions and organisations in delivering scalable training solutions aligned with current best practices and ethical guidelines. By embedding clinical reasoning and psychological theory into AI-assisted tutorials and simulations, JoBot™ fosters both technical competence and reflective practice. Its adaptability allows it to serve as a training co-pilot for psychologists, GPs, nurses, support workers, and students in a variety of settings—from university classrooms to continuing education platforms.

For more information, email: jobot@jobot.ai