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Behavioral Health Technician jobs on CPT connect your clinical psychology, social work, or counseling curriculum to hands-on patient care in residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and community mental health settings. Your DSO must authorize each position as an integral part of your degree program before you begin work.
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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 Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Behavioral Health Technician role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if you're enrolled in a psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral sciences program. Your DSO evaluates whether the BHT duties, such as implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient behavior, and documenting progress notes, directly connect to your curriculum. Programs that include a supervised clinical practicum component almost always have a clear path to CPT approval for this role.
Can I work as a BHT at multiple facilities on the same CPT authorization?
No. CPT is employer-specific. Each placement requires a separate CPT authorization on a new I-20, and each must be individually approved by your DSO before you start. If you rotate between facilities as part of a structured program, your school may treat it as one authorization if the placements are formally part of the same academic component.
How do I find behavioral health employers who will work with my CPT I-20?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers familiar with F-1 CPT requirements. Residential treatment centers, community mental health clinics, and hospital behavioral health units are the most common CPT-compatible settings. Facilities affiliated with university systems or academic medical centers typically have established onboarding processes for F-1 students on work authorization.
What documents does my BHT employer need to put me on payroll with CPT?
You'll need your CPT-endorsed I-20 showing the employer name and authorized dates, your passport, your F-1 visa stamp, and your I-94 arrival record. The employer completes Section 2 of Form I-9 using these documents. CPT students do not receive an EAD card, so the I-20 is the primary work authorization document HR will rely on.
Does part-time versus full-time CPT as a BHT affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS rules. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not affect OPT regardless of how many terms you use it. If you're considering a full-time BHT placement lasting a full academic year, discuss the OPT impact with your DSO before accepting the offer.