Licensed Mental Health Professional Annotator

Destinare Services is hiring Licensed Mental Health Professionals to support an exciting AI initiative focused on improving Large Language Models (LLMs) used in mental health and psychological well-being. In this role, you will evaluate AI-generated responses for clinical accuracy, safety, and appropriateness, helping develop responsible AI systems that provide evidence-based mental health information. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians interested in combining their mental health expertise with cutting-edge AI technology. Responsibilities Review and annotate conversational, written, and survey-based mental health content. Identify emotional tone, mood indicators, stress markers, and wellbeing-related themes. Apply validated mental health frameworks (e.g., PHQ-9 style constructs, sentiment/affect taxonomies). Identify crisis language, self-harm indicators, and other sensitive content following safety protocols. Ensure annotations reflect clinical accuracy, contextual understanding, and cultural sensitivity. Contribute to improving annotation guidelines for complex or ambiguous cases. Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive mental health data. Required Qualifications Master's, MSW, LCSW, PsyD, PhD, or equivalent qualification in: Clinical Psychology Counseling Psychology Social Work Behavioral Health Active professional license (preferred where applicable) Minimum 3-5 years of direct clinical experience Strong understanding of evidence-based therapies, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (Required) DBT ACT MBSR Strong understanding of mental health terminology and wellbeing frameworks. Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information. Excellent written English and attention to detail. MacBook preferred. Preferred Qualifications Licensed Clinical Psychologist Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Clinical Counselor Experience in outpatient or community mental health Experience with AI data annotation or content moderation Training in trauma-informed care Strong knowledge of current clinical research Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI technology. Fully remote and flexible work environment. Gain experience working with advanced Large Language Models. Collaborate with an international AI research team. Contract Details Contract Duration: 8 Weeks Engagement: Independent Contractor/Freelancer Remote Position One round of interview after shortlisting. Application If you're passionate about mental health and excited to contribute to the future of responsible AI, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated resume. anusya@destinareservices.com Compensation: Up to 700,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Are you a licensed mental health professional (Clinical Psychologist, Counselor, LCSW, MSW, or equivalent) How many years of direct clinical experience do you have using evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, or MBSR Less than 3 years 35 years 58 years More than 8 years Do you have experience reviewing or annotating mental health content, AI-generated content, or content moderation Yes No Work Location: Remote .