Child & Youth Abuse Trauma Specialist

About the role

We are seeking experienced mental health professionals with specialized expertise in working with children and adolescents who have experienced abuse and trauma. In this role, you will apply your clinical knowledge to help develop and evaluate next‑generation AI systems. Your expertise will ensure that AI‑generated content involving vulnerable young people reflects appropriate trauma‑informed practice, clinical nuance, ethical decision‑making, and sensitivity to safeguarding concerns. No prior AI experience is required; your professional expertise and clinical judgment are the primary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze case‑based scenarios involving child and youth abuse and trauma.
• Review and evaluate AI‑generated mental health guidance related to abuse and trauma cases.
• Develop content describing appropriate trauma‑informed approaches for young survivors.
• Identify clinical, ethical, or safety‑related gaps in AI‑generated responses.
• Provide clear, evidence‑informed feedback to improve the quality of AI‑generated content.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure materials reflect appropriate clinical standards.
• Participate in iterative review cycles to refine and improve training and evaluation data.
• Document recommendations that improve the sensitivity, accuracy, and safety of AI systems working with vulnerable populations.

Requirements

• Completed MD, PhD in Psychology, PhD in Social Work, or an equivalent advanced clinical qualification.
• Extensive clinical experience working with young people who have experienced abuse.
• Specialized expertise in trauma‑informed care and interventions for young survivors.
• Current or recent clinical engagement in this area of practice.
• Strong clinical assessment and case‑analysis skills.
• Excellent ethical judgment and written communication abilities.
• Strong understanding of privacy, confidentiality, safeguarding, and vulnerable‑population considerations.

Preferred expertise

• Child and adolescent trauma
• Abuse and neglect
• Trauma‑informed clinical care
• Clinical assessment
• Youth mental health
• Crisis intervention
• Safeguarding and child protection
• Case formulation and analysis
• Evidence‑based trauma interventions
• Multidisciplinary clinical collaboration

Compensation

Salary: $208,000 – $416,000 per year (equivalent $100 – $200 per hour). Fully remote contractor position with flexible work arrangements and project‑based engagement.

Additional information

Eight positions are available. Because this work involves sensitive subject matter concerning child abuse and trauma, candidates should be comfortable reviewing clinical scenarios involving vulnerable young people and must maintain appropriate standards for privacy, confidentiality, professional ethics, and safeguarding.