Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm Specialist

• 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.
• Benchmark and cross-reference risk judgments with established guidelines and peer assessments to ensure consistency.

• Active clinical license or registration in good standing, with an active adolescent caseload within the past two years.

• Specialist credentials in child/adolescent psychiatry or psychology, with demonstrated expertise in suicide/self-harm interventions.
• Advanced proficiency in suicide/self-harm risk assessment tools (e.g., C-SSRS, safety planning protocols).
• Familiarity with 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).
• DBT-A or CBT training, crisis or inpatient experience, or contributions to suicidology research or clinical guidelines.

Project and contracting process: micro1. Applications continue on the provider's website.