Children's Mental Health Aide

Fraser•Woodbury, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mental Health Technician, you will work in Fraser’s early childhood day treatment program, supporting preschool-aged children with mental health diagnoses. This is an entry-level clinical position that provides hands-on experience working with children and may fulfill internship requirements for undergraduate programs. The role works with children ages 2–6 in a small-group therapeutic setting and includes implementing and tracking children’s goal progress through play-based activities, as well as helping with personal care and daily living skills such as diapering, toileting, and feeding. Schedules vary by location. Hall STEM Academy in Minneapolis and ACCAP in Coon Rapids require Monday–Friday availability, with afternoon schedules. Eagan offers weekday morning and/or afternoon schedules. Minneapolis offers weekday morning or afternoon schedules, and Woodbury offers specified Monday morning and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoon schedules. Internship requirements must be reviewed before hiring, and candidates must be able to continue employment after completing internship requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion, with a focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness, and reflection.
Candidates pursuing an internship must have internship requirements reviewed before hiring and must be able to continue employment after those requirements are completed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with young children through babysitting, nannying, internships, PCA work, or childcare work; preferred but not required.
Undergraduate study in psychology, neuroscience, child development, family studies, or a related area may be relevant to an internship opportunity.

Responsibilities

Work with children ages 2–6 in a small-group therapeutic setting with mental health diagnoses.
Implement and track children’s goal progress using play-based activities.
Support children with personal care and daily living skills, including diapering, toileting, and feeding.

Benefits

$20.00 per hour.
Paid time off and insurance options for staff working 30 or more hours per week.
Referral bonus opportunities.
May qualify for tuition reimbursement.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
UKG Wallet access to earned wages before payday for eligible employees.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
Pet Insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with company match.
Five weeks of paid time off annually, consisting of 18 days PTO and 9 paid holidays, for eligible full-time employees.
Opportunities for community involvement in Fraser-organized events.
Career growth opportunities and internal promotions.
Employee referral bonuses.
Training, licensure support, and leadership pathways.