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Behavioral Health Therapist CPT jobs let you apply clinical counseling skills in real treatment settings while your DSO authorizes each placement as a direct curriculum requirement. Your I-20 must reflect the CPT authorization before your first day, and full-time CPT exceeding 12 months affects OPT eligibility.
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Advanced Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive clinical experience for all students that participate in our Paid Internship Program. Our ultimate goal is to prepare our interns to enter the workforce with the necessary skills to feel confident and competent in their ability to affect change in their choice field of practice.
Location: Westminster, Maryland
Hours: 20 hours/week
Compensation: $14/hour for direct clinical hours
Essential Functions:
- With supervision, meet with assigned clients in group, individual, joint or family sessions in accordance with established practice standards and expectations including meeting weekly/monthly appointments as recommended and as requested by patient or providers.
- Schedule appointments with clients according to program standards.
- Complete clinical notes and other documentation requirements within documentation deadlines.
- Respect the confidentiality of clients and follow all HIPAA guidelines.
- Meet with clinical supervisor for individual session weekly. Participate in a group supervision a minimum of once per month.
- Complete monthly EVS assignments.
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Correspond and collaborate with guardians/family members/social workers/other team members for your clients.
- Complete monthly QA Audit and make any necessary changes.
- Respond to communication (phone, email, text) from clients and families, referral sources, and ABH staff within 24 hours or the next business day.
- Comply with CARF/COMAR/HIPAA/State compliance regulations.
- Comply with EMR and uphold the 48-hour documentation standard.
Qualifications
Enrolled as an active student in a master's program. Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation. Knowledge of clinic territory. Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills: outgoing, positive, energetic person with a can-do attitude. Excellent customer service and people skills are essential. Ability to be proactive and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively with employees and management.
ABH is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. ABH does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability (including HIV status), veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations and applies to all ABH employees, interns, clients, and contractors.
Therapist - Paid Clinical Internship
Advanced Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive clinical experience for all students that participate in our Paid Internship Program. Our ultimate goal is to prepare our interns to enter the workforce with the necessary skills to feel confident and competent in their ability to affect change in their choice field of practice.
Location: Westminster, Maryland
Hours: 20 hours/week
Compensation: $14/hour for direct clinical hours
Essential Functions:
- With supervision, meet with assigned clients in group, individual, joint or family sessions in accordance with established practice standards and expectations including meeting weekly/monthly appointments as recommended and as requested by patient or providers.
- Schedule appointments with clients according to program standards.
- Complete clinical notes and other documentation requirements within documentation deadlines.
- Respect the confidentiality of clients and follow all HIPAA guidelines.
- Meet with clinical supervisor for individual session weekly. Participate in a group supervision a minimum of once per month.
- Complete monthly EVS assignments.
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Correspond and collaborate with guardians/family members/social workers/other team members for your clients.
- Complete monthly QA Audit and make any necessary changes.
- Respond to communication (phone, email, text) from clients and families, referral sources, and ABH staff within 24 hours or the next business day.
- Comply with CARF/COMAR/HIPAA/State compliance regulations.
- Comply with EMR and uphold the 48-hour documentation standard.
Qualifications
Enrolled as an active student in a master's program. Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation. Knowledge of clinic territory. Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills: outgoing, positive, energetic person with a can-do attitude. Excellent customer service and people skills are essential. Ability to be proactive and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively with employees and management.
ABH is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. ABH does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability (including HIV status), veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations and applies to all ABH employees, interns, clients, and contractors.
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Get Access To All JobsBehavioral Health Therapist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does CPT work as a Behavioral Health Therapist count toward state licensure hours?
It depends on your state's licensing board. Many states accept supervised clinical hours earned under CPT toward LCSW or LPC licensure requirements, but the supervisor must hold the appropriate license and the placement must be in an approved clinical setting. Confirm the specific hour-counting rules with your state board before starting, since requirements vary significantly across jurisdictions.
Can I do CPT at a private therapy practice instead of a hospital or community mental health center?
Yes, private practices are eligible CPT sites as long as the placement meets your school's curriculum integration requirements and your DSO approves it. The practice must provide adequate clinical supervision from a licensed therapist. Smaller private practices are less likely to have prior experience with F-1 students, so expect to walk HR or the practice owner through your I-20 and authorization letter.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my employer changes my role or caseload mid-placement?
A material change in job duties, supervision structure, or work location can affect whether the placement still qualifies as CPT under your program's curriculum requirements. Notify your DSO immediately if your role changes significantly. Your DSO may need to issue a new I-20 reflecting the updated placement details to keep your authorization current and compliant.
How do I find Behavioral Health Therapist employers experienced with F-1 CPT students?
Migrate Mate filters roles by employer DOL filing history, letting you identify organizations that have previously sponsored or employed international students. Focus on hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofits with dedicated HR teams, since they're more likely to have established processes for I-20 verification and onboarding F-1 employees on CPT authorization.
Does part-time CPT as a Behavioral Health Therapist still count toward the 12-month full-time limit?
No. Only full-time CPT, defined as 20 or more hours per week, counts against the 12-month threshold that eliminates OPT eligibility. Part-time CPT placements, even across multiple semesters, do not reduce your OPT entitlement regardless of total duration. If your program allows structured part-time rotations, coordinating with your DSO to keep placements under 20 hours preserves your post-graduation OPT options.