Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm Specialist

Micro1; India; Remote; INR 2,066,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Job summary

Cashback24x7 is seeking an Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm Specialist on a remote contractor basis to contribute to a project that enhances assessment and management of adolescent risk. The role emphasizes training AI systems using real-world clinical input and clear risk formulations for non-specialists.

You will apply validated tools, differentiate ideation from intent, and document guidance in precise English while collaborating with a diverse expert team.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years direct adolescent suicide/self-harm risk experience.
• Specialist credentials in child/adolescent psychiatry or psychology.
• Active clinical license/registration with recent adolescent caseload.
• Proficient in suicide risk assessment tools (e.g., C-SSRS).
• Familiar with DBT-A or CBT approaches for adolescents.
• Exceptional written English (IELTS 7.5+ / TOEFL 100+).

Responsibilities

• Review adolescent case materials and generate structured risk assessments.
• Apply validated tools (e.g., C-SSRS) and expert risk formulation to guidance.
• Differentiate between self-harm, ideation and intent with acuity.
• Recommend response protocols including escalation and safety planning.
• Identify comorbidities and contextual factors influencing risk.
• Document guidance in clear, research-grade English for non-specialists.
• Benchmark risk judgments against guidelines and peer assessments.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk formulation

Written English

Education

Clinical license in good standing

Child/Adolescent Psychiatry or Psychology credential

Tools

C-SSRS

Safety planning protocols

DBT-A / trauma-informed care

Job description

Job Description

Role Title: Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm Specialist

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remotemicro1

micro1 is engaging Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm Specialists to contribute to a unique customer project focused on enhancing the assessment and management of adolescent suicide and self-harm risk. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters. You will assess complex adolescent presentations, develop clear clinical guidance, and document risk formulations that inform effective, practical responses. Your insights will directly impact the development of tools seeking to reliably differentiate between ideation, intent, and acute risk, with the goal of supporting non-specialist users in real-world scenarios.

Scope of Work

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).
• 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).
• 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.