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Career Counselor roles sit at the intersection of student development and higher education administration, making them a natural CPT fit for students in counseling, education, or student affairs programs. Your DSO must confirm the position connects directly to your curriculum before you begin, and part-time CPT keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact.
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Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Title: Academy for Career Readiness Intern - Workforce Development - Danbury, CT - Monday - Thursday - 8:30am - 3:00pm
Summary
The Academy for Career Readiness Intern is an educational and training-based position designed to introduce participants to entry-level healthcare careers. Interns will engage in foundational training and have the opportunity to specialize in one of several key roles within the healthcare system, including:
- Unit Secretary
- Patient Care Technician
- Patient Transporter
- Environmental Services Associate
- Patient Access Liaison
- Medical Practice Patient Representative
This internship provides hands-on exposure, skill-building, and career exploration to prepare individuals especially young adults for future employment in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Attends all required training sessions and arrives on time for classes, shifts, and shadowing experiences. (10%)
- Participates fully in training and shadowing experiences with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn. (10%)
- Engages in the training plan and performs learned tasks appropriate to the selected specialization. (10%)
- Under supervision, delivers safe, direct care or support services in alignment with the interns designated role (e.g., Patient Care Technician, Patient Access Liaison, Environmental Services Associate, Patient Transporter, Unit Secretary, Medical Practice Patient Representative). (20%)
- Trains and works in accordance with Nuvance Health policies, procedures, and safety standards. (5%)
- Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards. (5%)
- Supports and contributes to the implementation of Nuvance Health's mission and organizational goals. (5%)
- Practices effective communication and actively listens to coworkers, patients, and families to understand and meet their needs. (10%)
- Demonstrates a commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of coworkers and patients, treating all personal and medical information with respect. (5%)
- Recognizes and values the diversity of coworkers, patients, and customers by honoring their perspectives, choices, and differences. (5%)
- Models and maintains organizational values.
- Performs other responsibilities as assigned, within the scope of the intern role and training objectives. (5%)
- Participates in self-assessment, reflection activities, and feedback sessions to support personal growth and career readiness. (10%)
- Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
- Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Working Conditions:
- Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
- Occupational: Significant occupational risk
- Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
- Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Nuvance Health
Org Unit: 2025
Department: Workforce Development
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $17.00 Hourly
Description
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Title: Academy for Career Readiness Intern - Workforce Development - Danbury, CT - Monday - Thursday - 8:30am - 3:00pm
Summary
The Academy for Career Readiness Intern is an educational and training-based position designed to introduce participants to entry-level healthcare careers. Interns will engage in foundational training and have the opportunity to specialize in one of several key roles within the healthcare system, including:
- Unit Secretary
- Patient Care Technician
- Patient Transporter
- Environmental Services Associate
- Patient Access Liaison
- Medical Practice Patient Representative
This internship provides hands-on exposure, skill-building, and career exploration to prepare individuals especially young adults for future employment in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Attends all required training sessions and arrives on time for classes, shifts, and shadowing experiences. (10%)
- Participates fully in training and shadowing experiences with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn. (10%)
- Engages in the training plan and performs learned tasks appropriate to the selected specialization. (10%)
- Under supervision, delivers safe, direct care or support services in alignment with the interns designated role (e.g., Patient Care Technician, Patient Access Liaison, Environmental Services Associate, Patient Transporter, Unit Secretary, Medical Practice Patient Representative). (20%)
- Trains and works in accordance with Nuvance Health policies, procedures, and safety standards. (5%)
- Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards. (5%)
- Supports and contributes to the implementation of Nuvance Health's mission and organizational goals. (5%)
- Practices effective communication and actively listens to coworkers, patients, and families to understand and meet their needs. (10%)
- Demonstrates a commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of coworkers and patients, treating all personal and medical information with respect. (5%)
- Recognizes and values the diversity of coworkers, patients, and customers by honoring their perspectives, choices, and differences. (5%)
- Models and maintains organizational values.
- Performs other responsibilities as assigned, within the scope of the intern role and training objectives. (5%)
- Participates in self-assessment, reflection activities, and feedback sessions to support personal growth and career readiness. (10%)
- Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
- Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Working Conditions:
- Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
- Occupational: Significant occupational risk
- Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
- Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Nuvance Health
Org Unit: 2025
Department: Workforce Development
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $17.00 Hourly
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Get Access To All JobsCareer Counselor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Career Counselor role qualify as an integral part of my curriculum for CPT?
It qualifies if your program specifically prepares you for counseling, student affairs, or human development work and the job duties align with your coursework. Programs in counseling psychology, higher education administration, or student development typically satisfy this standard. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring your course catalog and a detailed job description to that conversation.
Can I do CPT as a Career Counselor on a part-time basis while staying in class?
Yes, and part-time CPT is often the better option. Working fewer than 20 hours per week keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact after graduation, since 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates OPT entirely. Many university career center roles are structured as part-time to accommodate student schedules, which makes them a practical fit.
What documents does my employer need to authorize my CPT work?
Your employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT. Authorization happens entirely through your school. You'll need a written offer letter specifying the position, start date, end date, and weekly hours. Your DSO uses that to update your I-20 with the CPT endorsement. You cannot start working until the updated I-20 is in your hands.
How do I find Career Counselor employers who already understand CPT authorization?
Migrate Mate lists Career Counselor roles from employers with verified work-authorization history, so you can prioritize outreach to organizations already familiar with F-1 students. University systems, community colleges, and nonprofit workforce development agencies tend to have the most institutional experience with CPT and the least resistance during the hiring process.
Does CPT experience as a Career Counselor count toward H-1B specialty occupation eligibility later?
It can strengthen your case. Career Counselor roles fall under SOC code 21-1012, and USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Documented CPT experience in a counseling role, combined with a relevant degree, contributes to demonstrating that professional standard when a future employer files an H-1B visa petition.