Eating Disorder Specialist (Adolescent)

Parailabs; United States; À distance; USD 83 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

micro1 seeks an Eating Disorder Specialist (Adolescent) as a remote contractor. You will review complex adolescent ED cases, apply DSM-5 criteria and validated tools, and provide high-quality evaluations for AI training.

You bring 3–5+ years in adolescent care, active clinical license, and experience with EDE-Q/SCOFF. You will assess medical stability, advise on FBT or CBT-E, and deliver clear guidance for non-specialists. This role starts quickly and requires efficient communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years post-qualification experience with adolescent patients.
• Specialist background in eating disorders or adolescent medicine.
• Active clinical license in good standing.
• Experience managing an adolescent caseload recently.
• Proficiency with DSM-5 and assessment tools such as EDE-Q and SCOFF.
• Familiarity with MEED risk assessment protocols and FBT/CBT-E.
• Excellent written English (IELTS 7.5+/writing 7.0+, TOEFL 100+).

Responsabilités

• Review and assess adolescent eating disorder cases with detailed evaluations.
• Apply DSM-5 criteria and validated tools to characterise presentations.
• Determine medical stability and escalation needs.
• Evaluate treatment modalities such as FBT or CBT-E for the adolescent.
• Identify comorbidities and safeguarding concerns.
• Provide clear guidance for non-specialists based on current guidelines.
• Benchmark judgments against peers and established guidelines.

Connaissances

Adolescent psychiatry

Clinical psychology

Evidence-based assessment

Written English

Formation

Medical license

Outils

EDE-Q

SCOFF

DSM-5

Description du poste

Role Title: Eating Disorder Specialist (Adolescent)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Eating Disorder Specialist (Adolescent)s to contribute to a customer’s project focused on complex adolescent eating disorder cases. 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.

Scope of Work

• Review and assess adolescent eating disorder cases, providing detailed written evaluations of clinical and medical risks.
• Apply DSM-5 criteria and validated screening tools (e.g., "EDE-Q", "SCOFF") to accurately characterize clinical presentations.
• Determine medical stability and identify cases requiring urgent escalation using recognized frameworks such as MEED.
• Evaluate appropriateness of treatment modalities (e.g., "FBT", "CBT-E") in relation to the adolescent’s clinical stage.
• Identify comorbidities and safeguarding concerns that may influence severity or required intervention.
• Produce clear, actionable guidance suitable for non-specialists, grounded in current clinical standards and guidelines.
• Benchmark clinical judgments against peers and established guidelines to ensure consistency and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5+ years post-qualification experience working directly with adolescent patients in a clinical setting.
• Specialist background in eating disorders, child/adolescent psychiatry or psychology, or adolescent/paediatric medicine with a focus on eating disorders.
• Active clinical license or registration in good standing.
• Recent experience managing an adolescent caseload, or actively practicing within the past two years.
• Proficiency with evidence-based assessment tools (DSM-5, "EDE-Q", "SCOFF") and diagnostic frameworks.
• Familiarity with medical risk assessment protocols (e.g., MEED) and interventions such as FBT or CBT-E.
• Excellent written English skills (native, or equivalent to IELTS 7.5+/writing 7.0+, TOEFL 100+, Cambridge C1–C2).
• Desirable: Experience in medical stabilization for adolescents, formal FBT or CBT-E training, or expertise in co-occurring conditions such as self-harm or anxiety.

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.