Adolescent Risk Assessment Specialist (Remote)

Remotebridge; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Remotebridge seeks an Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm Specialist to work remotely as a contractor. You will review case materials, generate structured risk assessments for suicide and self-harm, and apply validated tools like C-SSRS to produce clear, actionable guidance for non-specialists.

You will differentiate ideation, intent, and acuity, outline escalation pathways, and document guidance in precise English. Start date is immediate; strong written English and clinical licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years post-qualification experience with direct adolescent clinical contact focused on suicide/self-harm risk.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Skills

Clinical risk assessment

Adolescent psychiatry/psychology

Written English proficiency

C-SSRS familiarity

Risk formulation

Education

Active clinical license or registration

Tools

C-SSRS

Safety planning protocols

Stanley-Brown approach

Job description

Remotebridge seeks an Adolescent Suicide & Self-Harm Specialist to work remotely as a contractor. You will review case materials, generate structured risk assessments for suicide and self-harm, and apply validated tools like C-SSRS to produce clear, actionable guidance for non-specialists.

You will differentiate ideation, intent, and acuity, outline escalation pathways, and document guidance in precise English. Start date is immediate; strong written English and clinical licensure are preferred.