Post-Doctoral Psychology Resident

Bloomington • Bloomington, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fraser offers three full-time, one-year postdoctoral fellowship positions in assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder during the 2027–2028 training year. Fraser is a community mental health clinic in the Twin Cities specializing in children’s developmental, behavioral, and mental health. Its services support individuals and families with diverse intellectual, emotional, and physical needs.

The fellowship emphasizes trauma-informed psychological, developmental, and neuropsychological evaluations, along with outpatient intervention for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with autism, other neurodevelopmental disabilities, and mental and behavioral health disorders. Fellows with interests or backgrounds in FASD, complex medical cases, or adult autism assessment may have opportunities to conduct those evaluations. The program aims to prepare residents for advanced practice positions with specialized skills in trauma-informed assessment and intervention. Fellows also develop supervisory skills, participate in monthly didactics, and may pursue research opportunities. The program is accredited on contingency by the American Psychological Association.

The primary location is Bloomington, with possible travel to Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, or Woodbury. Work takes place during business hours and includes one to two evenings per week. The role includes direct service experience and supervision for licensure.

Requirements

• Graduated from an APA-accredited clinical, counseling, or school psychology doctoral program; Ph.D. and Psy.D. graduates are considered.
• Completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship before beginning the residency; a clinical psychology internship with a child/family focus is required.
• Extensive supervised experience in child clinical psychology, autism spectrum disorder, and/or clinical neuropsychology before beginning the residency.
• Pursuit of licensure as a Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota after the doctoral degree.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to successfully complete an MDHS criminal background study.
• Demonstrated respect for and sensitivity to family and cultural issues.
• Ability to accurately observe and document children’s behavior.
• Effective communication in English.

Nice To Haves

• Most prior supervised experience in assessment is preferred.
• Background or interest in FASD, complex medical cases, or adult autism assessment may create opportunities to conduct those evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trauma-informed psychological, developmental, and neuropsychological evaluations.
• Provide outpatient intervention for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health disorders.
• Participate in tiered supervision of intern group supervision with a psychologist.
• Develop and practice supervisory skills.
• Attend monthly residency didactics and other training opportunities.
• Pursue research opportunities as developed over the training year.
• Observe and document children’s behavior accurately.
• Travel as needed among Fraser locations.

Benefits

• Accelerated career growth and learning opportunities with direct service experience and supervision for licensure.
• Consistent salary regardless of client attendance.
• Support teams to assist with client engagement and insurance authorizations.
• Health Information Management system to help meet client service-hour goals.
• Multidisciplinary team model supporting continued education and career growth.
• Ongoing monthly and annual training opportunities, including residency didactics and agency-wide trainings.
• Funding to attend a professional conference or workshop.
• Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• More than five weeks of paid time off annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 403(b) retirement planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree