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Children's Mental Health Practitioner
Job Category: Clinical Services - Autism
Requisition Number: CHILD015055
Posting Details
Posted: May 22, 2026
Full-Time
LocationsShowing 1 location
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Job Details
Description
Fraser is looking for Mental Health Practitioners to provide clinical services to children ages 2-6 with mental health diagnoses within our early childhood day treatment program. The Mental Health Practitioner is responsible for the day treatment skills training for preschool-aged children and documentation. Mental Health Practitioners may also gain leadership skills through opportunities by providing direction to Mental Health Technicians.
Requirements:
Must be qualified in at least of one the following ways:
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences
Bachelor's and 2,000 hours of supervised clinical hours
Work experience only: 4,000 hours of supervised clinical hours
Valid Minnesota Driver’s License with acceptable record
Experience with preschool-aged children with special needs highly preferred, not required
Demonstrated respect for sensitivity to family and cultural differences
Ability to accurately observe and document the behavior of children
Effective communication in the English language
Computer proficiency using Word and Excel with proficiency in keyboarding skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion with a focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness, and reflection.
Schedule and Pay:
Minneapolis, MN
Pay: The starting pay for this role is $24.52/hour, based on qualifications
Full-time, Monday- Friday, during standard business hours
Fraser Offers:
Scheduled performance feedback & opportunity for pay raises based on performance
Career growth opportunities
Supervised clinical hours
Opportunities for community involvement in Fraser organized events
Work-life balance is important; Fraser offers generous paid time off to those employed full time
Benefits (available to employees working 30 or more hours per week)
403 (b) retirement account with Fraser contribution
Childcare discount at Fraser School
Referral bonuses
Tuition discounts
Benefits for Full-time Employees (30+ hours per week)
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Life, AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pet Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Work-Life Balance; 5 weeks of paid time off annually (18 days PTO + 9 Paid Holidays)
Fraser is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Fraser values a diverse staff to ensure the best outcomes for our diverse client base. We are committed to anti-racism at Fraser. Our anti-racism committee assesses, develops, and implements numerous initiatives ranging from recruiting and retaining diverse staff to staff training and more.
If you are having trouble applying or have questions, please contact Fraser HR at careers@fraser.org . If you have successfully submitted your application, you will get a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folders, then contact us as we may not have received your application. Thank you for considering Fraser!
Encouraged to Apply: children, special needs, ASD, Autism, preschool, clinical, mental health, practitioner, counselor, day treatment, support services, clinic based, psychology, social work