Opportunties:

Diversity issues are considered in every aspect of training as each medical center and clinic serves diverse and unique member populations that include differences in age, disability status, race, ethnicity, immigration experiences, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion and spirituality, socioeconomic status, and family life. Through targeted seminar topics, supervision and therapeutic work, interns are informed and sensitized to diversity issues to prepare them to provide effective and culturally responsive mental health treatment. The Regional Mental Health Training Program’s Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Committee organizes advanced trainings that promote cultural competency and cultural sensitivity. The trainings are designed to support all interns and provide them with a safe space to reflect on their experiences without judgment. Prior to many regional seminars, an optional diversity forum is held with expert speakers from the community and from within Kaiser Permanente on topics impacting interns' clinical work and professional development. Forum topics have included immigration, micro-aggressions, unconscious bias, and gender-affirming care. The Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Committee also coordinates a voluntary Mentorship Program in which interested interns are matched with licensed clinicians. The licensed clinicians offer guidance and support separate from the supervision that is provided by the clinical supervisors. Mentorship combines the sharing of hands-on experience and thoughtful reflection with the underlying goal of promoting a training climate supportive of diversity. Mentors support mentees in their professional development by helping them prepare for entry-level career positions, define future goals, network, and hone work/life balance.

Language(s) staff can use in the delivery of clinical services:

Spanish, Punjabi

Required/Desired Experience:

Each candidate selected for a Kaiser Permanente Counseling Center Psychology Doctoral Intern must meet the following requirements: -Currently enrolled in an accredited psychology doctoral program leading to a PhD, PsyD, EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health or School Psychology by start date -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 -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

Brief Description of Requirements:

Applicant must be in good standing with their academic institution, proposed dissertation by the start date of internship, have experience with clinical assessment and accurate diagnostic skills, knowledge of evidence practices and experience in applying these practices within an episode of care.

We currently abide by the APPIC application process for our existing predoctoral interns. However, we plan to adopt the CAPIC application process for interns applying to the internship program in the Kaiser Permanente Counseling Center.

Interview Process:

Formal interview with Program Director and panel of Clinical Supervisors.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate early career professionalism and who are able work effectively virtual care environment. Applicants must have the capacity to learn to seek consultation when needed, work within a team, and access the vast array of resources available within the Kaiser Permanente integrated health care model. Applicants must be able to manage an increasingly complex case load over the course of the training year, within a graduated, sequential training model. Applicants must be willing to work within a Feedback Informed Care paradigm.

Additional application docs required (if any)

• Transcripts - Graduate

Other information:

Applicants must be willing to sign and commit to a Diversity Values Statement at the commencement of their training year.