CPT Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs
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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At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.
Why Join Us
When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always. Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter. If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.
Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.
What You’ll Be Doing
Schedule: 8.5 hours per day, 5 days per week. Mon/Tues/Thur 11:00am-7:30pm, Wed/Fri 8:30am-5:00pm.
The Primary Therapist conducts individual, family, and group therapy (adults, children and adolescents) on topics such as mood, anxiety, stress and eating disorders; conducts individual and family therapy and/or family education sessions; develops each patient’s individualized treatment plan; and works with interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Facilitates curriculum-based groups and uses appropriate documentation
- Appropriate and timely documentation of all group facilitation
- Provides meal monitoring and support
- Provides meal support through coaching and skills per treatment team
- Documents timely and appropriately meal-related forms
- Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks with patients
- Conducts psychotherapy sessions including individual and family therapy
- Appropriate and timely documentation of all sessions
- Completes required documentation including, but not limited to:
- Appropriate documentation of weekly contact with outpatient providers
- Appropriate documentation with family members
- For each patient on case load, completes clinical paperwork including (but not limited to):
- Treatment plans
- Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes
- Wellness plan
- Aftercare plan
- Conducts comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load (CSSRS or behavioral plans as needed)
- Discharge summary
- Participates in treatment team meetings, huddles, and other facility meetings to coordinate patient’s care with interdisciplinary team
- Participates in clinical supervision meetings and trainings
- Supports milieu management including (but not limited to):
- De-escalation and crisis management
- Bathroom monitoring
- Monitoring outside breaks
- Conducts self-harm and suicide assessment
- Support morning routine in IP/Res programs
- Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
- Implements individual behavior management plans for some patients and serves as clinical lead for the program in some programs in evenings and weekends
Primary Therapist I Must Haves
- Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
- Provisional therapy license with appropriate state licensing board (required)
- Collaborative nature and strong communication within multi-disciplinary team (required)
- 1+ year of facilitating groups (preferred)
Primary Therapist II Must Haves
- Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
- Provisional therapy license with appropriate state licensing board (required)
- Has carried individual and/or family caseload for at least 18 months (required)
- Ability to move from one task to the next with ease, flexibility (required)
- Collaborative nature, strong communication within a multi-disciplinary team (required)
Primary Therapist III Must Haves
- Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
- Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
- Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years (required)
Primary Therapist IV Must Haves
- Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology from an APA Accredited program (required)
- Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
- Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years with documented success in treating patients with common diagnoses and expected comorbidities (required)
The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. Maryland Pay Range $67,000 - $110,000 USD
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
Who We Are
At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.
Why Join Us
When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always. Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter. If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.
Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.
What You’ll Be Doing
Schedule: 8.5 hours per day, 5 days per week. Mon/Tues/Thur 11:00am-7:30pm, Wed/Fri 8:30am-5:00pm.
The Primary Therapist conducts individual, family, and group therapy (adults, children and adolescents) on topics such as mood, anxiety, stress and eating disorders; conducts individual and family therapy and/or family education sessions; develops each patient’s individualized treatment plan; and works with interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Facilitates curriculum-based groups and uses appropriate documentation
- Appropriate and timely documentation of all group facilitation
- Provides meal monitoring and support
- Provides meal support through coaching and skills per treatment team
- Documents timely and appropriately meal-related forms
- Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks with patients
- Conducts psychotherapy sessions including individual and family therapy
- Appropriate and timely documentation of all sessions
- Completes required documentation including, but not limited to:
- Appropriate documentation of weekly contact with outpatient providers
- Appropriate documentation with family members
- For each patient on case load, completes clinical paperwork including (but not limited to):
- Treatment plans
- Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes
- Wellness plan
- Aftercare plan
- Conducts comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load (CSSRS or behavioral plans as needed)
- Discharge summary
- Participates in treatment team meetings, huddles, and other facility meetings to coordinate patient’s care with interdisciplinary team
- Participates in clinical supervision meetings and trainings
- Supports milieu management including (but not limited to):
- De-escalation and crisis management
- Bathroom monitoring
- Monitoring outside breaks
- Conducts self-harm and suicide assessment
- Support morning routine in IP/Res programs
- Collect weights, vitals and urine in some settings
- Implements individual behavior management plans for some patients and serves as clinical lead for the program in some programs in evenings and weekends
Primary Therapist I Must Haves
- Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
- Provisional therapy license with appropriate state licensing board (required)
- Collaborative nature and strong communication within multi-disciplinary team (required)
- 1+ year of facilitating groups (preferred)
Primary Therapist II Must Haves
- Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
- Provisional therapy license with appropriate state licensing board (required)
- Has carried individual and/or family caseload for at least 18 months (required)
- Ability to move from one task to the next with ease, flexibility (required)
- Collaborative nature, strong communication within a multi-disciplinary team (required)
Primary Therapist III Must Haves
- Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
- Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
- Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years (required)
Primary Therapist IV Must Haves
- Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) or Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology from an APA Accredited program (required)
- Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
- Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years with documented success in treating patients with common diagnoses and expected comorbidities (required)
The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. Maryland Pay Range $67,000 - $110,000 USD
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
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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.