Post-Doctoral Psychology Resident

Fraser • Bloomington, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Fraser offers three full-time, one-year postdoctoral fellowship positions for the 2027–2028 training year. The residency provides assessment and treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental, mental health, and behavioral conditions. Fraser is a community mental health clinic serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Training emphasizes trauma-informed psychological, developmental, and neuropsychological evaluations, as well as outpatient intervention for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Fellows with relevant backgrounds or interests may also have opportunities to assess fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, complex medical cases, or adult autism. The fellowship aims to prepare residents for advanced practice positions with specialized skills in trauma-informed assessment and intervention. Fellows receive training in supervision, including tiered supervision of intern group supervision with a psychologist and an additional 45 minutes of group supervision. Research opportunities may be developed during the training year, and monthly didactics address APA competency areas and populations served at Fraser.

The program is accredited on contingency through 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.

Requirements

• Graduate from an APA-accredited clinical, counseling, or school psychology program; individuals from Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs are considered.
• Complete an APA-accredited predoctoral internship before beginning the residency; a clinical psychology internship with a child/family focus is required.
• Have extensive supervised experience in child clinical psychology, autism spectrum disorder, and/or clinical neuropsychology before beginning the residency.
• Pursue licensure as a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Minnesota after degree completion.
• Have a valid Minnesota driver's license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Successfully complete a Minnesota Department of Human Services criminal background study.
• Demonstrate respect for and sensitivity to family and cultural issues.
• Communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Most supervised experience in assessment is preferred.
• Background or interest in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, complex medical cases, or adult autism assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trauma-informed psychological, developmental, and neuropsychological evaluations.
• Provide outpatient intervention for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with autism, other neurodevelopmental disabilities, and mental or behavioral health disorders.
• Provide tiered supervision of intern group supervision with a psychologist.
• Participate in an additional 45 minutes of group supervision.
• Accurately observe and document children's behavior.
• Participate in monthly residency didactics and other training opportunities.

Benefits

• Accelerated career growth and learning opportunities with direct service experience and supervision for licensure.
• Consistent salary regardless of client attendance.
• Support teams for client engagement and insurance authorizations.
• Health Information Management system to help meet client service hour goals.
• Multidisciplinary team model for 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.
• Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• More than five weeks of paid time off annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 403(b) retirement planning.
• Frequent performance feedback to enhance clinical experience.

What This Job Offers

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