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Behavioral Health Tech jobs let F-1 students apply clinical observation, crisis intervention support, and patient documentation skills directly within a degree program in psychology, social work, or a related field. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect to your enrolled coursework.
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Position Title: Intern – Behavioral Health (Flat Rate)
Location: Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, IN
Shift: Part-Time
Position Overview:
The Intern in Behavioral Health supports patient involvement in treatment and education through participation in individual, group, and family counseling activities. This role involves collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure patients receive timely, safe, and resource-appropriate services. The Intern assists with psycho-educational groups, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management, while gaining valuable experience in a clinical behavioral health setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate patient engagement in treatment and educational activities.
- Support individual, group, and family counseling sessions under supervision.
- Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members to promote coordinated care.
- Assist in providing resources and education to patients and families.
- Support psycho-educational groups and implement therapeutic interventions based on multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support daily activities and programming.
- Adhere to principles of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Medical Records and MS Office applications.
- Develop and foster strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare teams.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related mental health field.
- Must be a recent graduate of an accredited Master’s program in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, no more than 120 days post-graduation.
- 0-3 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience.
- Certification in crisis intervention may be required.
- BLS certification may be required.
- Knowledge and experience with therapeutic interventions, psycho-educational groups, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Familiarity with state and county legal mandates related to child and adult protective services.
- Understanding of human development principles across the lifespan.
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive environment and employ crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Basic proficiency in Electronic Medical Record systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships with community agencies and healthcare providers.
Join Our Team:
If you are passionate about gaining hands-on experience in behavioral health and supporting patients through their treatment journey, we invite you to apply. Join Bloomington Hospital and be part of a team dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care.
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
Intern-Behavioral Health-Flat Rate
Job Description
Overview
Position Title: Intern – Behavioral Health (Flat Rate)
Location: Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, IN
Shift: Part-Time
Position Overview:
The Intern in Behavioral Health supports patient involvement in treatment and education through participation in individual, group, and family counseling activities. This role involves collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure patients receive timely, safe, and resource-appropriate services. The Intern assists with psycho-educational groups, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management, while gaining valuable experience in a clinical behavioral health setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate patient engagement in treatment and educational activities.
- Support individual, group, and family counseling sessions under supervision.
- Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members to promote coordinated care.
- Assist in providing resources and education to patients and families.
- Support psycho-educational groups and implement therapeutic interventions based on multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support daily activities and programming.
- Adhere to principles of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Medical Records and MS Office applications.
- Develop and foster strong relationships with community agencies, law enforcement, schools, and healthcare teams.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related mental health field.
- Must be a recent graduate of an accredited Master’s program in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, no more than 120 days post-graduation.
- 0-3 years of relevant healthcare, mental health, or community-based experience.
- Certification in crisis intervention may be required.
- BLS certification may be required.
- Knowledge and experience with therapeutic interventions, psycho-educational groups, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Familiarity with state and county legal mandates related to child and adult protective services.
- Understanding of human development principles across the lifespan.
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive environment and employ crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Basic proficiency in Electronic Medical Record systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships with community agencies and healthcare providers.
Join Our Team:
If you are passionate about gaining hands-on experience in behavioral health and supporting patients through their treatment journey, we invite you to apply. Join Bloomington Hospital and be part of a team dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care.
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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Get Access To All JobsBehavioral Health Tech CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a behavioral health tech job qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role is an integral part of your curriculum and your school's DSO approves it. Behavioral health tech work typically qualifies for students enrolled in psychology, social work, counseling, or human services programs. The job duties must directly reinforce coursework you're currently taking or have completed as part of your degree plan.
Can I work full-time as a behavioral health tech on CPT?
You can, but full-time CPT carries a significant consequence: 12 or more months of full-time CPT use eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't affect OPT regardless of duration. Most students in behavioral health programs structure CPT as part-time to preserve their post-graduation work options.
How do I find behavioral health tech employers who accept CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for behavioral health tech roles and filter for employers with prior work authorization history. Facilities that have hired F-1 students before understand the DSO authorization process and are less likely to rescind offers due to paperwork confusion. Avoid employers who ask you to start before your updated I-20 is issued.
What documents does my employer need to verify my CPT authorization?
Your employer needs your valid F-1 visa stamp, your current I-20 with CPT authorization printed on page two naming the specific employer and dates, and your I-94 arrival record. The employer completes Form I-9 using these documents. If the facility uses E-Verify, they'll submit your I-9 information electronically to confirm your authorization status.
Does CPT experience as a behavioral health tech help with future H-1B sponsorship?
It strengthens your profile if you're applying to H-1B visa roles in behavioral health or clinical settings. Employers familiar with your work during CPT are more likely to initiate H-1B sponsorship than a new employer who hasn't seen your skills. Check via O*NET whether your specific behavioral health tech duties map to a specialty occupation classification, which is required for H-1B eligibility.