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Department: East Bay Medical Center Department of Psychiatry

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 2459
Program Type: Internship
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Kaiser Permanente Oakland Psychology Internship
Department: East Bay Medical Center Department of Psychiatry
Address: 280 W. MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, California 94611
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Distance from Major City:
Phone: 510-752-6685x
Fax:
Training Director Email: myron.hays@kp.org
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://mentalhealthtraining-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/training-programs/doctoral-internship-oakland/
Brochure Website's Address: https://mentalhealthtraining-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/training-programs/doctoral-internship-oakland/
Primary Agency Type: Other
Additional Agency Types:
  • Other
Member of APPIC since:
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Internship Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Myron Hays
Chief Psychologist: Myron Hays
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 25
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Position Information
Start Date: 08/23/2027
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 12
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 55324
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): 120 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) per annum for sick leave and vacation; Paid Holidays (includes ONLY Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day, MLK Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day); Up to $3000 tuition reimbursement for select courses -- after intern has completed required number of days of training as established by current HR rules. Interns are allowed one day for dissertation defense which is not counted against PTO. Interns are allowed time off to take EPPP or CPLEE should they choose to do so. Please see website for most recent updates.
Brief description of the typical work day for an intern at this training site Will vary depending on rotation and which path the intern is in. Please see https://mentalhealthtraining-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/programs/doctoral-internship-oakland/
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsNo
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?No
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Internship Application Process
Accepting Applicants: Yes
Application Due Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM EST
A Virtual Interview are: Required
Interview notification date: 01/08/2027
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

Interview format varies by position, but all candidates will be provided an overview of the program and chance to speak to current interns after all interviews are completed.  Some interviews involve one to one meetings with supervisors in the position and/or other staff members. Applicants invited to interview will be informed as soon as possible, but should not contact the program with requests for interview information until after January 15, 2027 for a status update.   Applciants will be contacted by each track to which they apply with details regarding interviews and if they will be given an interview by January 15, 2027
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) , San Francisco and Fresno and Sacramento and San Diego, PhD and PsyD Programs, Argosy (teach out program), Fielding, Palo Alto University, PhD, Stanford-PAU Consortium PsyD, Wright Institute, Chicago School, Orange County, U Mass, Counseling Psychology, Midwestern University, Chicago, CSPP, Los Angeles (PhD and PsyD), Virginia Consortium, Pepperdine, California Lutheran, George Fox University, William James College, Yeshiva University/Ferkauf, Alliant IU/CSPP-Fresno, Alliant IU/CSPP-San Diego, National Univ-Pleasant Hill,CA/John F Kennedy Univ, Colorado State University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of San Francisco, Loma Linda University, Bowling Green State University, Georgia Southern University, University of Denver, University of California - Berkeley, Azusa Pacific University, Carlos Albizu University-Miami Campus, Wright State University, Howard University, and many more.
Internship Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in the US is Required: Yes
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada or to Engage in Practical Training (CPT or OPT) in Canada is Required: No
Masters Degree Required: No
Comprehensive Exams Passed: Yes, by application deadline
Dissertation Proposal Approved: Yes, by ranking deadline
Dissertation Defended: No
Minimum Number of AAPI Intervention Hours (if applicable): 300
Minimum Number of AAPI Assessment Hours (if applicable): 75
Minimum Number of Combined Intervention and Assessment Hours (if applicable): 500
Does your program require applicants to submit supplemental materials (i.e., an assessment report and/or a case/treatment summary): No
Minimum Number of Years of Grad Training Required (if applicable): 3
Accepted / Not-Accepted Program Types
Clinical Psychology Accepted
Counseling Psychology Accepted
School Psychology Accepted
APA-Accredited Accepted
CPA-Accredited Accepted
PCSAS-Accredited
Non-Accredited Not Accepted
Ph.D Degree Accepted
Psy.D. Degree Accepted
Ed.D. Degree Accepted
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: Yes
How to obtain text of statement: See Kaiser Value Statement This can be found at https://mentalhealthtraining-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/policies-and-procedures/ Look for the Doctoral Internship Training Manual
Other Requirements: Employee Health - Local Presence: Trainees must be available to be physically present upon request at any time with no notice in the Training Program Service area for at least three weeks prior to their official start date. Please visit website for essential pre-employment requirements. Scroll down to the Pre-Employment Requirements section. https://mentalhealthtraining-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/how-to-apply/ Please note that the program does follow federal rules regarding a drug free workplace. Please contact the training director for more details if there are specific questions.
Program Description

Please see https://mentalhealthtraining-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/ for information on the program. Note that the program has an extensive number of tracks including training experiences in crisis servcies, pediatrics, adult, and behavioral medicine.  

Website will be updated by September 30, 2026 with updated descriptions of tracks and positions 

Please be sure to note the location of the clinic when applying as not all position are in the city of Oakland 

PLEASE NOTE:  Interns are classified as essential employees under California regulations and Kaiser policy.  As such, any intern may be required to work on site at any time.

Also note: The program as a federal contractor and a health care organization has an extensive list of vaccine and general health requirements.  Please contact the training director with any concerns before applying should you have specific questions.  

Internship Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers: Yes
Children: Yes
Adolescents: Yes
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:
International Students:
Rural:
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other: Please note that the above are in general, and a given track may or may not match the above

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Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Experience (21% to 30%)
Individual Therapy: Experience (21% to 30%)
Couples Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Group Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Community Intervention: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Consultation/Liaison: Experience (21% to 30%)
Crisis Intervention: Experience (21% to 30%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Long-term Psychotherapy:
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Evidenced Based Practice: Experience (21% to 30%)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students :
Other: Please note that the above are in general, and a given track may or may not match the above

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Experience
Health Psychology: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Women's Health: Exposure (1% to 20%)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Neuropsychology-Child: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Serious Mental Illness: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Anxiety Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Trauma/PTSD: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Abuse: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Substance Use Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Pediatrics: Exposure (1% to 20%)
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Experience (21% to 30%)
Public Policy/Advocacy: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Program Development/Evaluation: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - specialty: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

Please note that the above are in general, and a given track may or may not match the above

 

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://mentalhealthtraining-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/training-programs/doctoral-internship-oakland/  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Internship Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
Number of Completed Applications: 36 40 121 201 225 256 300 194 398
Number of applicants invited for interviews: 28 38 87 144 147 144 138 127 155
Total number of interns: 4 7 10 12 12 12 12 13 12
Total number of interns from APA/CPA accredited programs: 4 7 10 12 12 12 12 13 12
Total number of interns from Ph.D. programs: 1 1 1 4 3 4 4 6 4
Total number of interns from Psy.D. programs: 3 6 9 8 9 8 8 7 8
Total number of interns from Ed.D. programs: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of interns that come from a Clinical Psychology program 4 6 11 11 10 10 9 12
Number of interns that come from a Counseling Psychology program 0 0 1 1 02 02 3 0
Number of interns that come from a School Psychology program 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Range of integrated assessment reports: lowest number of reports written 4 4 20 5 5 5 10 5
Range of integrated assessment reports: highest number of reports written 35 32 118 98 30 35 103 40
Summary of Post Internship Employment Settings of Each Internship Class (1st Placement)
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Academic teaching: 0
Community mental health center: 0 2 2 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 1 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 0 3 3
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 3 8 7 8
School district/system: 0 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 1 0 1
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 9 0 0 1
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://mentalhealthtraining-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Internship-Admissions-Support-And-Outreach-Oakland-2025-ICR271.pdf
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