Eating Disorder Specialist (Adolescent)

Eating Disorder Specialist (Adolescent)

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Eating Disorder Specialist (Adolescent)
 

Role Type: Contractor
 
Location: Remote
 

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.