University partners
The Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health Training Institute is committed to driving innovative, collaborative, high-quality clinical training and lifelong learning within an ever-evolving health system to advance the community standard for improving access to high-quality behavioral health services.
Please review our Programming Handbook for detailed information about our program.
Contact us at behavioralhealthtraininginstitute-scal@kp.org
Programs in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
Pre-Masters Programs
Pre-Masters programming currently consists of MFT Trainee practicum and MSW Trainee field placement for first and second year MSW students.
MFT Practicum
MFT practicum is available to students currently enrolled in MHSA-affiliated Marriage and Family Therapy programs. To qualify for practicum, the student must meet all academic requirements to participate in practicum as an MFT Trainee.
MSW Practicum 1
MSW practicum in Psychiatry is available to students currently enrolled in an MHSA-affiliated Master of Social Work program. To qualify for practicum, the student must meet all academic requirements to participate in practicum.
MSW Practicum 2
Second year MSW practicums in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine are available to students currently enrolled in MHSA-affiliated Master of Social Work programs. Practicum 2 concentrates on an area of focus in Behavioral Health for MSW second year students. Inpatient and Partial Hospitalization practicum opportunities at KP’s Mental Health Center are expected August 2024. Social Medicine practicum opportunities expected 2025.