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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The Counselor Intern provides supportive counseling services to clients in a substance use treatment setting under the supervision of a licensed or certified clinician. This position is designed to offer hands-on training and experience in assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions while supporting clients in their recovery journey.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in conducting intake assessments and gathering client history information
- Support the development and implementation of Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs)
- Co-facilitate group counseling sessions and psychoeducational groups
- Provide limited individual support sessions under supervision
- Observe and learn evidence-based counseling techniques (e.g., CBT, Motivational Interviewing)
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency and state guidelines
- Participate in case conferences, supervision, and team meetings
- Assist with client engagement, education, and recovery support activities
- Monitor client behavior and report any concerns to supervisory staff
SCHEDULE
3pm to 11pm
Position Summary
The Counselor Intern provides supportive counseling services to clients in a substance use treatment setting under the supervision of a licensed or certified clinician. This position is designed to offer hands-on training and experience in assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions while supporting clients in their recovery journey.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in conducting intake assessments and gathering client history information
- Support the development and implementation of Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs)
- Co-facilitate group counseling sessions and psychoeducational groups
- Provide limited individual support sessions under supervision
- Observe and learn evidence-based counseling techniques (e.g., CBT, Motivational Interviewing)
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency and state guidelines
- Participate in case conferences, supervision, and team meetings
- Assist with client engagement, education, and recovery support activities
- Monitor client behavior and report any concerns to supervisory staff
SCHEDULE
3pm to 11pm
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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.