Clinical Consultation
Suicide Risk Assessment & Response
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This service provides peer-to-peer consultation for independently licensed clinicians navigating complex clinical situations involving suicide risk. This space supports ethical clinical decision making in moments where additional perspective is clinically warranted.
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This consultation service is intentionally limited to areas of demonstrated expertise.
Consultation is appropriate for clinicians seeking support with:
Suicide risk assessment and determination of level of concern
Clinical decision-making related to endorsed or suspected suicide ideation
Navigating ambiguous suicide risk presentations
Ethical and documentation considerations related to suicide risk
Determining appropriate next steps when client safety is a concern
Risk assessment, consultation framing, and clinical judgment in high-stakes scenarios
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Relevant qualifications include:
Completion of Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) training program created by the Counseling & Education Department at UNC Greensboro, with emphasis on utilizing the consultation role
Provided over 500 hours of real-time clinical consultation supporting clinicians with suicide risk assessment and high-acuity decision-making including 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, clinical mental health agencies, university counseling centers, and employee assistance programs
Specialized focus on consultation framing, documentation clarity, and ethical reasoning when client safety is a concern
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$150 per 60 minute consultation.
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Consultation services are collaborative and educational in nature. They are not a substitute for clinical supervision, emergency services, or legal consultation. The consulting clinician retains full responsibility for clinical decisions and client care.
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