Telecommute Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm Specialist — Distributed Talent Network

Partner with SMR Talent Collective from anywhere in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, or Ireland as a remote Telecommute Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm Specialist — Distributed Talent Network ($45 - $95/hour). This specialist role focuses on evaluating AI model outputs, authoring domain-specific rubrics, and validating technical workflows involving Clinical reasoning, Clinical risk assessment, Intervention judgment, Risk formulation.

Project Responsibilities

• 3–5+ years post-qualification experience with direct adolescent clinical contact focused on suicide/self-harm risk.
• Review adolescent case materials and generate structured, written risk assessments for suicide and self-harm presentations.
• Apply validated tools (e.g., C-SSRS) and expert risk formulation to inform clear, actionable guidance.
• Differentiate between self-harm, suicidal ideation, and intent, and characterize acuity levels with precision.
• Recommend response protocols, including escalation pathways, safety planning (e.g., Stanley-Brown), and means-restriction strategies.
• Identify comorbidities, safeguarding, and contextual factors influencing risk, and incorporate these into assessments.
• Document guidance in clear, research-grade English so non-specialists can implement recommended actions confidently.

Required Expertise

• Specialist credentials in child/adolescent psychiatry or psychology, with demonstrated expertise in suicide/self-harm interventions.
• Active clinical license or registration in good standing, with an active adolescent caseload within the past two years.
• Advanced proficiency in suicide/self-harm risk assessment tools (e.g., C-SSRS, safety planning protocols).
• Working knowledge of evidence-based adolescent interventions (e.g., DBT-A, trauma-informed care approaches).
• Exceptional written English (native, or IELTS 7.5+/writing 7.0+, TOEFL 100+, Cambridge C1–C2, or equivalent).
• Desirable: DBT-A or CBT training, crisis or inpatient experience, or contributions to suicidology research or clinical guidelines.
• Start Timeline & Availability

Rate Structure & Remote Benefits

• Compensation Rate: $45 - $95/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Clinical reasoning, Clinical risk assessment, Intervention judgment, Risk formulation, Ideation/intent differentiation, Escalation judgment, Clinical suicide & self-harm expertise
• Hiring Agency: SMR Talent Collective

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