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Behavioral Health Counselor CPT jobs let F-1 students apply clinical coursework directly in community mental health centers, hospitals, and outpatient practices. Your DSO must authorize each placement as an integral part of your degree program, and full-time CPT during a semester counts against your OPT eligibility if it exceeds 12 months.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Salem Hospital, 875 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Radiation Oncology
Position Type: Unscheduled / Per Diem, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 6:00 am - 7:30 pm, intern assignments scheduled between the hours of Monday - Friday, alternating coverage based on student clinical rotations
Your role with us
The radiation therapist intern position at Salem Health offers a hands-on learning experience in patient-centered care, focusing on the safe and accurate delivery of radiation treatments. Interns will develop essential skills in patient positioning, imaging, and documentation while supporting a collaborative team environment and upholding rigorous radiation safety standards. This role is ideal for a dedicated student eager to gain practical experience and contribute to high-quality patient care.
- Simulate and administer prescribed radiation treatments, accurately interpreting the treatment plan to ensure proper execution.
- Consistently and accurately position patients for treatment, construct quality immobilization devices for reproducible positioning and safely transfer patients as needed.
- Maintain constant audio and visual surveillance of the patient during treatment and image the patient as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
- Document all services provided, including daily treatment delivery, patient charges and other relevant information within the Aria system.
- Perform machine warm-up procedures and daily quality assurance checks as assigned, practicing ALARA principles when imaging patients.
- Identify and immediately report any equipment malfunctions, deviations from the prescription, or other red flags to a supervisor, engineer, or physicist.
- Actively participate in daily team huddles and other meetings to promote safe practices and a cooperative work environment.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with peers and supervisors on a continual basis to promote strong team function and a patient-first experience.
- Offer support to other treatment areas as needed and assume on-call responsibility when scheduled.
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be enrolled in the second of a two-year radiation therapy program accredited by the JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology).
- Temporary license as a radiation therapist from the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Additional information
- Success in this role is supported by practical experience with linear accelerators, particularly Varian Truebeam and Edge systems, as well as GE Lightspeed CT simulators.
- This position is well-suited for individuals who excel at building connections and communicating with empathy, especially when supporting patients and families navigating challenging health situations.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
Location: Salem Hospital, 875 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Radiation Oncology
Position Type: Unscheduled / Per Diem, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 6:00 am - 7:30 pm, intern assignments scheduled between the hours of Monday - Friday, alternating coverage based on student clinical rotations
Your role with us
The radiation therapist intern position at Salem Health offers a hands-on learning experience in patient-centered care, focusing on the safe and accurate delivery of radiation treatments. Interns will develop essential skills in patient positioning, imaging, and documentation while supporting a collaborative team environment and upholding rigorous radiation safety standards. This role is ideal for a dedicated student eager to gain practical experience and contribute to high-quality patient care.
- Simulate and administer prescribed radiation treatments, accurately interpreting the treatment plan to ensure proper execution.
- Consistently and accurately position patients for treatment, construct quality immobilization devices for reproducible positioning and safely transfer patients as needed.
- Maintain constant audio and visual surveillance of the patient during treatment and image the patient as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
- Document all services provided, including daily treatment delivery, patient charges and other relevant information within the Aria system.
- Perform machine warm-up procedures and daily quality assurance checks as assigned, practicing ALARA principles when imaging patients.
- Identify and immediately report any equipment malfunctions, deviations from the prescription, or other red flags to a supervisor, engineer, or physicist.
- Actively participate in daily team huddles and other meetings to promote safe practices and a cooperative work environment.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with peers and supervisors on a continual basis to promote strong team function and a patient-first experience.
- Offer support to other treatment areas as needed and assume on-call responsibility when scheduled.
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be enrolled in the second of a two-year radiation therapy program accredited by the JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology).
- Temporary license as a radiation therapist from the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Additional information
- Success in this role is supported by practical experience with linear accelerators, particularly Varian Truebeam and Edge systems, as well as GE Lightspeed CT simulators.
- This position is well-suited for individuals who excel at building connections and communicating with empathy, especially when supporting patients and families navigating challenging health situations.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
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Get Access To All JobsBehavioral Health Counselor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Behavioral Health Counselor work qualify as CPT?
It qualifies if the placement is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum, meaning your program requires a clinical practicum, internship, or fieldwork component that this role satisfies. Your DSO makes the final determination. Purely elective or supplemental work that sits outside your degree requirements doesn't meet CPT's integral-part standard under SEVP regulations.
Can I work full-time as a Behavioral Health Counselor on CPT?
Yes, but full-time CPT carries a significant consequence: 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If your program requires a full-time clinical rotation, that may be unavoidable, but discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before accepting a full-time schedule, especially if you plan to use OPT for post-graduation employment.
Will my CPT employer need to sponsor me later for H-1B?
Behavioral Health Counselor roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards because the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, or a directly related field. If you plan to stay with your CPT employer after graduation, ask early whether they've sponsored H-1B visa before and whether the role meets their internal threshold for sponsorship. Migrate Mate can help you identify employers with active H-1B visa or LCA filing history in behavioral health.
What credentials should I have before starting a CPT job search?
A completed or in-progress master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field is the baseline most employers expect. Many clinical sites also require a current CPR certification, a clean background check, and documentation of any required vaccinations before your first day. Check the O*NET profile for SOC code 21-1018 to see the full credential and knowledge requirements hiring managers commonly screen for.
How do I find Behavioral Health Counselor CPT jobs that lead to sponsorship?
Search on Migrate Mate and filter for behavioral health and counseling roles in your target city. Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for similar positions are the most viable sponsorship candidates, since they've already navigated the DOL wage certification process. Smaller community mental health nonprofits often have fewer bureaucratic hurdles than large hospital systems when it comes to initiating sponsorship conversations with new hires.