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Fraser
Bloomington, Minnesota

Adolescent Therapist

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$85k

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Job Description

Build Something Bigger — And Change Lives, Including Your Own. In 1935, Louise Whitbeck Fraser opened a school in her home for people with disabilities – defying social expectations and choosing compassion over convention. She believed everyone deserves the chance to reach their potential and thrive.

Today, that same bold spirit is alive in every Fraser service. We’re still building something bigger — a more inclusive, connected world where everyone belongs. At Fraser, you’ll find more than a job. You’ll find purpose. You’ll find growth. And you’ll find a place where your work changes lives — including your own.

Fraser is seeking a Mental Health Therapist/Clinical Trainee to provide individual and family therapy to adolescents at our Bloomington clinic. In addition to providing outpatient therapy, you have the unique opportunity to co-lead pre-adolescent day treatment for ages 9-11.

Fraser provides weekly individual and group supervision at no cost to you, training and growth opportunities! As a clinical trainee or a mental health professional, you hold a Master’s Degree in a mental health discipline and are pursuing or hold an active independent licensure (LPCC, LMFT, LISCW).

Qualifications

  • Completed Master's degree and on track toward independent clinical licensure or hold an active independent licensure (LPCC, LMFT, LICSW)
  • Social Workers - must have a graduate-level license (LGSW)
  • Previous experience working with preschool-aged children or adolescents, preferably in a clinical setting
  • Ability to transport yourself in reasonable timing from one location to another for training, coverage, etc.
  • Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion with a focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness, and reflection.

Outpatient Therapy

Our therapists support children, adolescents and families through these difficult times by providing individual and family therapy with a wide range of diagnosis including but not limited to trauma, reactive attachment, autism-co-occurring. Therapy services are provided in clinic or via telehealth.

Adolescent Day Treatment

Support 9-11-year-olds regulate their emotions and behavior by developing coping, problem-solving and social skills. It combines group therapy and skills training to help individuals maximize their potential. In this position you would co-lead adolescent day treatment 2 days per week for a 3-hour session Monday/Wednesday

Responsibilities

  • Implementing personalized, responsive client treatment plans
  • Conduct individual, family, and group therapy
  • Perform crisis interventions
  • Welcome new clients and conduct diagnostic assessments
  • Collaborate and communicate with parents, county workers, social workers
  • Positively affect change in client’s lives in the areas of problem-solving, decision making, communication, and social skills
  • Documentation

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Location

  • Bloomington, MN

Schedule & Pay

  • Full-time, standard business hours
  • Starting salary is $65,000-$67,000 for a Clinical Trainee and $81,000-$85,000 for a Mental Health Professional, actual salary will depend on qualifications (DOQ)

Fraser Offers 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, 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)
  • Opportunities for community involvement in Fraser-organized events
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employee Referral Bonuses

Why Join Fraser?

  • Meaningful Impact

Help individuals and families lead more connected, independent, and fulfilling lives. Your impact here is real — and lasting.

  • Competitive Pay & Benefits

Fraser offers fair pay and comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and future goals.

  • Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

With flexible schedules, generous paid time off, and wellness programs, Fraser helps you care for others without sacrificing yourself.

  • Grow Your Career With Us

We invest in your development with training, licensure support, leadership pathways, and real opportunities to advance.

  • Culture That Lives Its Values

Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword — it’s how we operate. You’ll be seen, heard, and supported to bring your full self to work.

  • Thrive with Stability and Purpose

With nearly 90 years of trusted service and continued growth, Fraser is a nonprofit where you can build a lasting, mission-driven career.

Fraser is Minnesota’s leader in autism, mental health, and disability services – and one of the few Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in the state. As a nonprofit organization, we provide integrated community behavioral healthcare that improves quality, accessibility, and coordination of care.

We lead with compassion, innovate with purpose, and fight for inclusion — every single day. Ready to Build Something Bigger? Join Fraser. Grow with us. Make a difference. Because when you thrive, so does the world around you.

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 [staffing@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!

See Also: Mental Health, Counselor, Mental health Practitioner, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Therapist, Children’s Mental Health, Adult Mental Health, ARMHS, LGSW, Social Work, LICSW, LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LMFT, Family Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Counselor, Therapist, Clinical Services, Social Services, Counseling, Therapist Mental Health, LPC, Human Services, Healthcare, Autism, Psychology

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyCrisis interventionDiagnostic assessmentTreatment planningSocial skills trainingClinical supervisionEmotional regulationBehavioral intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adolescent Therapist at Fraser a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,896 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Fraser ranks #11 of 31 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 20% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,896 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Minnesota134 active7,934 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 20% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 30% offer loan repayment236 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,572 in the last 30 days1,558 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Fraser#11 of 31 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,896 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,896 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Fraser

Non-profit Organizations
Minneapolis, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Life, AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
5 weeks PTO (18 days PTO + 9 Paid Holidays)

Living in Bloomington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,681/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.