The Natalis Psychology Training Program (NPTP) APA-accredited doctoral psychology internship is designed in accordance with APPIC standards to provide broad and general preparation for entry-level practice of professional psychology. The goal of the program is to provide a diverse set of experiences to enable a select number of highly qualified doctoral psychology interns to develop expertise in community-based treatment and assessment.
NPTP provides a broad range of training opportunities for doctoral interns in health service psychology. Training with NPTP is conduced in person, on-site with possibily occasional use of virtual platforms for didactics and supervision. Clinical opportunities are available at a behavioral health clinic located in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and may include the following:
Natalis University Avenue
Natalis University Avenue is the primary training site. The University Ave location is a large, interdisciplinary independent psychology group practice located on the light rail system in the heart of St. Paul. This clinic offers a broad array of services, including outpatient psychotherapy, intensive day treatment, DBT groups, psychiatry and medication management, and psychological evaluations. Some of these services are provided through the schools. A mobile psychological assessment team provides evaluations for local hospitals and medical clinics. At this clinic, doctoral interns will have opportunities to work with immigrant and refugee patients, sometimes with an interpreter present.
https://natalispsychology.com/
Natalis Woodbury
Natalis Woodbury is a potential additional location for NPTP for occasional didactic training or observation opportunities. Trainees are not placed at this location for rotations or primary training. This clinic houses a medium-sized, interdisciplinary independent psychology group practice located within the large suburban community of Woodbury, MN. This site offers psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families, psychological assessment, and community education, serving patients of all ages.
https://natalispsychology.com/