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  • The Pre-Master’s Mental Health Internship is open to students who are currently in an accredited master’s level program at a partnering institution.
  • The program provides clinical hours for students in the field of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Clinical Counseling.
  • The targeted applicants have experience working with diverse clientele and are familiar with evidence-based treatments.
  • Applicants must undergo requisite screenings, including routine health screening, background check, and drug screen (at student’s expense).

Qualifications

  • Be enrolled in an accredited practicum course in a master’s program at a partnering institution.
  • Preference is given to applicants in their second year of training and those who have completed prior field experience as social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling interns delivering outpatient psychotherapy services.

Pre-Master’s Interns must have received academic instruction in the following areas prior to beginning their training:

  • Mental Status Evaluation
  • Mandated Reporting (CPS, APS, etc.)
  • Suicide/Homicide/Danger Assessment (Tarasoff, etc.)
  • Domestic Violence
  • Professional Ethics (i.e., confidentiality, professional boundaries, etc.)
  • DSM Diagnoses/Psychopathology
  • Personality and Psychological Development
  • Theory and Practices of Psychotherapy
  • Chemical Dependency

The student and their clinical supervisor will ensure that these competencies are met before the student begins seeing patients.

Timeline

  • Positions are typically coordinated in conjunction with school practicum course requirements
  • The term of the training program is generally one year

Application Process

  • We collaborate with partnering schools that have previously established institutional contracts with Kaiser Permanente
  • Please check with your Field Placement Coordinator to determine whether you are attending a partnering school and for information about the application process

Qualifications

By the start of the training year, fellow must:

  • Must have completed Master’s Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare from a clinical track, Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university by program start date.
  • In the process of preparing for licensure as Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Professional Clinical Counselor
  • Current valid Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor registration with the State of California Board of Behavioral Science by start date.
  • No applicant who has more than 2000 hours of supervision towards licensure will be accepted into the Training Program in their first training year by program start date.
  • Successful completion of pre-master’s internships in mental health settings

Additional Requirements

  • Competence in Mental Status Evaluation; Mandated Reporting; Suicide/ Homicide/ Danger Assessment; Ethics and Confidentiality; the DSM (Psychopathology/Abnormal Psychology); Theories and Practices of Psychotherapy; and Personality and Psychological Development; Domestic Violence; and Chemical Dependency.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing individual, family and/or group psychotherapies.
  • Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Acquisition of a theoretical background in cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal functioning, abnormal psychology, and in the major schools of psychotherapy, preferred.
  • Experience and/or training in working with Adult and/or Child and Adolescent, Chemical Dependency, IOP or Bilingual Clinical Therapy populations preferred.
  • Experience and/or training in establishing psychosocial diagnoses and providing standard psychotherapeutic services, preferred.
  • Experience and/or training in Clinical Case Management, preferred.
  • Experience and/or training in group therapy, preferred.

Selection Process

The training program’s selection process is directed toward identifying post master’s candidates who have competencies in providing individual and group psychotherapy and who have had exposure to models of brief therapy. In addition, targeted applicants have experience working with diverse clientele, are familiar with evidence-based treatments, and have experience administering psychological assessments.

Timeline

  • Positions are typically posted in January of the year in which the training program starts
  • Recruitment process starts upon posting of positions
  • Confirmation of Degrees must be validated by July prior to start date of the training program

Application Process

  • Create a Profile at kaiserpermanentejobs.org
  • Options for Submission:
    • Set up your Area of Interest Option within your profile to be notified of Behavioral/Mental Health opportunities and parameters of your search
    • Search for Associate Post Master’s Mental Health Fellow opportunities
    • Job Number: if you are aware of a specific position, enter number into search bar
  • Submit Interest to all opportunities of interest (one submission per position)
  • The training program’s selection process is directed toward identifying practicum students who have competencies in providing individual and group psychotherapy and who have had exposure to models of brief therapy
  • In addition, targeted applicants have experience working with diverse clientele, and are familiar with evidence-based treatments
  • All candidates must participate in the Bay Area Practicum Information Collaborative (BAPIC) Match Process

Applicants must undergo requisite screenings including routine health screening , background check and drug screen (at student’s expense).

Qualifications

  • Be enrolled in an APA-accredited PhD/PsyD/EdD academic program
  • Be enrolled in at least the third year of their graduate coursework
  • Have completed at least one year of practicum experience in mental health

Before they see patients individually, all practicum students must have prior training in the following areas:

  • Mental Status Evaluation
  • Mandated Reporting (CPS, APS, etc.)
  • Suicide/Homicide/Danger Assessment (Tarasoff, etc.)
  • Ethics (i.e. confidentiality, professional boundaries, etc.)
  • Psychopathology/Abnormal Psychology
  • Theories and Practices of Psychotherapy
  • Personality and Psychological Development
  • Domestic Violence
  • Chemical Dependency

Thestudent and his/her training director will insure that these competencies are met before thestudent begins seeing patients.

Timeline

  • Positions are typically posted in January of the year in which the training program starts
  • Recruitment process starts upon posting of positions; standard BAPIC Application deadline is mid to late February of the training year
  • BAPIC Ranking deadline is typically the first week of April of the training year
  • BAPIC Match Day is typically the second week of April of the training year
  • The term of the training program is generally one year

Application Process

  • All applications must be submitted through the Bay Area Practicum Information Collaborative (BAPIC) website.
  • Create a profile at https://bapic.practicumfit.com
  • Follow BAPIC guidelines and Kaiser Permanente directory information for further information on required application materials including cover letter, curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation

Qualifications

Each candidate selected for a Kaiser Permanente Northern California Psychology Doctoral Intern must meet the following requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in an APA accredited psychology doctoral program leading to a PhD, PsyD, EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health or School Psychology by start date
  • Must participate in the national APPIC application process prior to applying to Kaiser Permanente
  • Successful completion of practicum placements
  • Candidate must have advanced doctoral candidacy status for PhD, PsyD or EdD in clinical, health, school or counseling psychology in an APA accredited program
  • Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic
  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment using standard psychotherapeutic methods
  • Experience working with Chemical Dependency, Adult and/or Child and Adolescent populations
  • Successful completion of practicum placements in an outpatient mental health setting

Selection Process

Kaiser Permanente’s Mental Health Doctoral Internship positions meets all requirements for psychology doctoral internship and follows the guidelines as set forth by California Board of Psychology, APPIC and APA. Position is designed to provide clinical supervision to psychology doctoral interns who have prior experience working in a mental health setting. Internship is based in the departments of Psychology and/or Chemical Dependency and serves primarily outpatient clientele. Position provides 2 hours per week of each of the following: individual supervision; group supervision; and didactic training. Supervision is provided by licensed psychologists.

Timeline

For most recent dates and guidelines

https://www.appic.org/internships/Match/About-The-APPIC-Match/APPIC-Match-Dates

APPIC Internship Matching Program: National Matching Services Inc

https://natmatch.com/psychint/

Application Process

Kaiser Permanente’s Mental Health Training Doctoral Internship Program programs selects candidates through the APPIC Match program. Internship applicants register for the APPIC Match via an online registration process.

Register Now

Qualifications

Each candidate selected for a Kaiser Permanente Northern California postdoctoral residency position must be enrolled in or have completed:

  • Completion of PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program by residency start date (Verification of Completion of all Requirements for Doctoral Degree form required
  • Must have received doctoral internship training at an APA-accredited or APPIC-member internship program
  • Must participate in the national APPA CAS postdoctoral application process prior to applying to Kaiser Permanente
  • Degree must be officially conferred upon them by December 31st of the same year in which their residency begins
  • Three Letters of Recommendations
  • All selected applicants MUST have completed ALL requirements for their doctoral degrees before starting the formal program

Additional Requirements

  • Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods
  • Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy
  • Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities
  • Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner
  • Must submit three letters of reference: one letter must be from most the recent primary supervisor
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, & families, including administering & writing up psychological testing & assessment batteries, preferred
  • Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic, preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferred
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred

Guidelines and Requirements refer to APPA CAS

Selection Process

The selection processes for our residency programs are directed toward identifying postdoctoral candidates who have competencies in providing individual and group psychotherapy and who have had exposure to models of brief therapy. In addition, targeted applicants have experience working with diverse clientele, are familiar with evidence-based practices and have experience in administering psychological assessments and in team-specific duties. We encourage each applicant to apply to only those positions for which the applicant is qualified.

Guidelines

Effective for the 2025-2026 training year, the Northern California Postdoctoral Residency Program will be following the new Common Hold Date (CHD) standards as outlined by APPIC.

Please refer to APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Standards for an over of the CHD selection standards.

Common Hold Date (CHD): February 24, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

For commonly asked questions regarding Postdoctoral Training Selection Process and the CHD protocols, please refer to APPIC Selection Standards FAQ’s

Timeline

Qualified applicants will be invited to be interviewed and will take place through February. As member programs of APPIC, all Kaiser Permanente Northern California postdoctoral residency programs in clinical psychology adhere to APPIC’s Common Hold Date (CHD). Applicants are advised to submit their applications as early as possible once the application portal opens.

Common Hold Date (CHD) is February 24, 2025

For specific deadline dates, we encourage you to visit the APPA CAS portal. Please note that deadlines vary depending on location and program.

Go to APPA CAS and check the full program list of available opportunities/tracks.

Start date for the 2025-2026 Training year will start on September 8, 2025, through September 4, 2026

Application Process

  • All Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs Postdoctoral Residency programs participate in the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers’ (APPIC) national Postdoctoral Psychology Centralized Application Service (“APPA CAS”).
  • All applicants must complete the online application process for our positions through the national APPA CAS system. Early submissions are recommended. Fees, Resume, Letter of Intent are needed for an interview and Letters of recommendations are required and may be eligible for submission after program deadline.
  • Servers most compatible with APPA CAS system: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome
  • To begin the APPA CAS application process, go to: https://appicpostdoc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
  • If Selected for a position a profile and application submission is required at kaiserpermanentejobs.org

Qualifications

Each candidate selected for a Kaiser Permanente Northern California postdoctoral residency position must be enrolled in or have completed:

  • Completion of PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program by residency start date (Verification of Completion of all Requirements for Doctoral Degree form required
  • Must have received doctoral internship training at an APA-accredited or APPIC-member internship program
  • Must participate in the national APPA CAS postdoctoral application process prior to applying to Kaiser Permanente
  • Degree must be officially conferred upon them by December 31st of the same year in which their residency begins
  • Three Letters of Recommendations
  • All selected applicants MUST have completed ALL requirements for their doctoral degrees before starting the formal program

Additional Requirements

  • Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods
  • Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy
  • Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities
  • Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner
  • Must submit three letters of reference: one letter must be from most the recent primary supervisor
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, & families, including administering & writing up psychological testing & assessment batteries, preferred
  • Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic, preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferred
  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred
  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred

Guidelines and Requirements refer to APPA CAS

Selection Process

The selection processes for our residency programs are directed toward identifying postdoctoral candidates who have competencies in providing individual and group psychotherapy and who have had exposure to models of brief therapy. In addition, targeted applicants have experience working with diverse clientele, are familiar with evidence-based practices and have experience in administering psychological assessments and in team-specific duties. We encourage each applicant to apply to only those positions for which the applicant is qualified.

Guidelines

Effective for the 2024-2025 training year, the Northern California Postdoctoral Residency Program will be following the new Common Hold Date (CHD) standards as outlined by APPIC.

Please refer to APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Standards for an over of the CHD selection standards.

Common Hold Date (CHD): February 26, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

For commonly asked questions regarding Postdoctoral Training Selection Process and the CHD protocols, please refer to APPIC Selection Standards FAQ’s

Timeline

Qualified applicants will be invited to be interviewed and will take place through February. As member programs of APPIC, all Kaiser Permanente Northern California postdoctoral residency programs in clinical psychology adhere to APPIC’s Common Hold Date (CHD). Applicants are advised to submit their applications as early as possible once the application portal opens.

Common Hold Date (CHD) is February 26, 2024

The APPA CAS portal closes in January 2024. The deadline may be extended at any time depending on selection of our tracks.

Go to APPA CAS and check the full program list of available opportunities/tracks.

Start date for the 2024-2025 Training year will start on September 9, 2024, through September 5, 2025

Application Process

  • All Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs Postdoctoral Residency programs participate in the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers’ (APPIC) national Postdoctoral Psychology Centralized Application Service (“APPA CAS”).
  • All applicants must complete the online application process for our positions through the national APPA CAS system. Early submissions are recommended. Fees, Resume, Letter of Intent are needed for an interview and Letters of recommendations are required and may be eligible for submission after program deadline.
  • Servers most compatible with APPA CAS system: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome
  • To begin the APPA CAS application process, go to: https://appicpostdoc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
  • If Selected for a position a profile and application submission is required at kaiserpermanentejobs.org

Qualifications

  • Completion of PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program, to be completed by residency start date (Verification of Completion of all Requirements for Doctoral Degree form required).
  • Must have received doctoral training at an APA-accredited or APPIC-member internship program.

Additional Requirements

  • Must participate in the national APPA CAS postdoctoral application process prior to applying to Kaiser Permanente.
  • Must submit three letters of reference: one letter must be from most recent primary supervisor.
  • Must submit two (2) de-identified neuropsychological report samples.
  • Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in neuropsychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, and families, including administering and writing up psychological test reports and assessment batteries.
  • Coursework in neuropsychology

Selection Process

  • Selected applicants should have experience in neuropsychological and psychological assessments, received a PhD/PsyD degree from an APA-accredited program before the beginning of the program and completed a full-time APA-accredited (or APPIC-approved) internship. The position is benefited and full-time with hours determined by the local Training Director.
  • The training program’s selection process is directed toward identifying postdoctoral candidates who have competencies in providing individual and group psychotherapy and who have had exposure to models of brief therapy. In addition, targeted applicants have experience working with diverse clientele, are familiar with evidence-based treatments, and have experience administering psychological assessments.
  • All selected applicants MUST have completed all requirements for their doctoral degrees before starting the formal program.

Timeline

  • Positions are typically posted in October
  • Interviews will take place in December – January
  • Anticipated notification to applicants may be in advance of the common hold date
  • All Neuropsychology programs are exempt from the Common Hold Date

Application Process

All Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs Postdoctoral Residency programs participate in the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers’ (APPIC) national Postdoctoral Psychology Centralized Application Service (“APPA CAS”).

  • All applicants must complete the online application process for our positions through the national APPA CAS system. Early submissions are recommended. Fees, Resume, Letter of Intent are needed for an interview and Letters of recommendations are required and may be eligible for submission after program deadline (one must be from most recent primary clinical supervisor to include signature) and2 sample neuropsychological reports (de-identified)
  • Servers most compatible with APPA CAS system: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome
  • To begin the APPA CAS application process, go to: https://appicpostdoc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
  • If Selected for a position a profile and application submission is required at kaiserpermanentejobs.org

Pre-Employment Requirements

Drug Screen Requirements

  • Must be available to complete a drug screen within 48 hours of official offer
  • Kaiser Permanente follows Federal Guidelines
  • Lab Vendors support US locations

Background Check

  • Kaiser Permanente currently utilizes First Advantage to conduct pre-employment background checks
  • Will be conducted 90 days prior to start date

I-9 Eligibility to work in the United States

Employee Health

  • Talent Acquisition Coordinator will collaborate to make arrangement to have lab/physical requirements completed
  • Arrangements will require local appointments in the Training Program Service Area 1-2 weeks prior to start date

New Hire Paperwork

  • Talent Acquisition Coordinator will be connecting regarding required documentation prior to start date (I-9, Associate Registration Numbers, etc)

Value Statement Guidelines attachment

  • Value Statement Guidelines

Letters of Recommendations (Postdoctoral Residents and Doctoral Interns) attachment

  • 3 letters of recommendation are required (one to include current supervisor)

Verification of Completion of Doctoral Degree (Postdoctoral Residents) attachment

  • Must be completed and turned into Recruitment Services prior to start date

Final conferral of Degree: Official Final Transcript with Conferral Date or Official Copy of Degree (Postdoctoral Residents) Due by December 31st

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