The Mental Health Training Program (MHTP) is excited to announce that two of our independent doctoral internship programs and one doctoral internship consortium have recently achieved accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA)*. The newly accredited San Rafael doctoral internship…

The annual California Psychological Association 2025 Convention, held at the scenic Westin Long Beach from September 11–14, was a vibrant showcase of innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership in the field of psychology. Attendees enjoyed transformative educational sessions by leaders in…

As a second-year doctoral student at Palo Alto University, Lindsay Jamieson brings a personal passion for neuropsychological assessment and existential therapy to her practicum with the Mental Health Training Program. Inspired by her own experience with a head injury in…

The Mental Health Training Collaborative (MHTC) is honored to welcome our newest cohort of mental health trainees to the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Program. As you begin this important chapter in your professional journey, we are excited…

We are proud to share an exciting evolution in our work: the Mental Health Training Program is now officially the Mental Health Training Collaborative (MHTC). This name reflects our expanded mission to address the critical shortage of clinicians and brings…

At the heart of the Mental Health Training Collaborative (MHTC) is a team of highly skilled Clinical Supervisors whose dedication and expertise are essential to the success of both our trainees and the program as a whole.

Kaiser Permanente’s Mental Health Training Program (MHTP) proudly participated as a Tier 3 Sponsor at the APA 2025 Convention, one of the most influential gatherings in the field of psychology. Held in Denver and virtually, this year’s event brought together…

The Mental Health Training Program (MHTP) is proud to kick off its expanded curriculum for the 2025–2026 training year! This year’s enhancements include a more comprehensive didactic series and an increased number of specialty trainings, all designed to elevate the…

Program Growth: From Trainee to Staff The Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Training Program has successfully wrapped up another impactful training year. For the 2024–2025 cycle, we saw a record number of trainees complete the program. Notably, in 2024 92.6% of…

This year marks the inaugural Mental Health Training Program (MHTP) Awards, created to honor some of the truly outstanding individuals who make our program so impactful.

Jennifer A. Clear, MA, brings exceptional depth, resilience, and cultural humility to her role as a doctoral intern in the Kaiser Permanente Counseling Center (KPCC). She is part of the first cohort of CAPIC doctoral interns at the KPCC and…

The Mental Health Training Program has launched an exciting new initiative this year—the Journal Club. Designed to ease the burden on local clinics while meeting the Research and Program Evaluation requirements set by the American Psychological Association, this program brings…

Implicit bias—also referred to as unconscious bias—encompasses the automatic attitudes and beliefs that influence how individuals perceive and interact with others, often without conscious awareness. Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional, expressions of these biases that manifest through language, behavior, or…

EQI Lab Researchers Shine at SCOPE Symposium Trainee researchers in the Mental Health Training Program (MHTP) Evaluation and Quality Improvement (EQI) Lab recently made their debut at Kaiser Permanente’s esteemed annual Scholarly Cross-residency Output & Presentation Extravaganza (SCOPE). Partnering with…

Kaiser Permanente’s Bilingual Spanish-English Specialty Program has been awarded the esteemed 2025 Apple Award, recognizing the organization's dedication to excellence in education and innovation in mental health training. The Apple Awards are part of Kaiser Permanente’s annual recognition initiative, celebrating…

This month the NCAL Kaiser Mental Health Training Program is excited to highlight the work of Scott Charlton, LMFT. As a Clinical Supervisor at the KP Counseling Center, Scott has been instrumental in implementing evidence-based therapies that make meaningful differences…

Kaiser Permanente’s Mental Health Training Program (MHTP) stands as the largest non-governmental training program in the United States, a testament to our unwavering commitment to mental health education and professional development. Our program's reputation continues to flourish, as evidenced by…

It is rare for a day at the clinic to be marked by such exuberance, but receiving a secure message from my patient filled me with joy. My first patient treated with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) had sent…

Since the early months of the training year, participants in NCAL MHTP’s Bilingual Training Program have been meeting for two hours each week to engage in didactic sessions on modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy,…