Remote Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm Specialist — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

ZR Talent Group is recruiting a qualified Remote Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm Specialist — AI Research & Domain Evaluation for a 100% remote contract opportunity ($45 - $95/hour) open to candidates across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa. In this specialist engagement, you will collaborate with advanced AI research teams to design domain-specific evaluation scenarios, audit complex model reasoning, and establish gold-standard reference solutions in Clinical reasoning, Clinical risk assessment, Intervention judgment, Risk formulation.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• 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.

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Demonstrated professional or advanced academic background in Clinical reasoning, Clinical risk assessment, Intervention judgment, Risk formulation.
• Strong analytical writing and critical evaluation skills in English.
• Self-directed work ethic suited for an asynchronous, 100% remote research environment.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• 3–5+ years post-qualification experience with direct adolescent clinical contact focused on suicide/self-harm risk.
• 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
• We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24 – 48 hours of completing onboarding.

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $45 - $95/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 3 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: Clinical reasoning, Clinical risk assessment, Intervention judgment, Risk formulation, Ideation/intent differentiation, Escalation judgment, Clinical suicide & self-harm expertise