CPT Counselor Jobs

Counselor roles in schools, clinics, and community agencies often qualify for CPT when your program requires supervised clinical or fieldwork hours. Your DSO must authorize each placement before you start, and the work must connect directly to your degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.

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Hilton
Counselor
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Hilton
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Counselor
Hilton
Wailea, Hawaii
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$25.09/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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University Of Arkansas Little Rock
Summer Residential Counselor-1
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University Of Arkansas Little Rock
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Summer Residential Counselor-1
University Of Arkansas Little Rock
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Teaching & Instruction
Corporate Training & Learning Development
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Associate's

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Southern New Hampshire Health System
Genetic Counselor Assistant
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Southern New Hampshire Health System
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Genetic Counselor Assistant
Southern New Hampshire Health System
Nashua, New Hampshire
Healthcare Administration
Administrative & Office Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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None
1,001-5,000

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The Home for Little Wanderers
Youth Congregate Residential Counselors
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The Home for Little Wanderers
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Youth Congregate Residential Counselors
The Home for Little Wanderers
Windsor, New Hampshire
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Social Work & Counseling
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Mental & Behavioral Health
$20/hr
On-Site
High School
501-1,000

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Berkshire Health Systems
Certified Application Counselor
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Berkshire Health Systems
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Certified Application Counselor
Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Counselor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a counselor role qualify for CPT?

A counselor position qualifies for CPT if your degree program requires the practical experience as part of your curriculum, such as supervised clinical hours for a counseling or social work degree. Your DSO determines eligibility based on how the role connects to your coursework, not the job title alone. Unpaid practicum placements and paid internships can both qualify if your program documentation supports it.

Can I do CPT at a private therapy practice instead of a clinic or agency?

Yes, private practices can serve as CPT sites if your program approves them as qualifying training locations. The employer doesn't need to be a nonprofit or institution, but the supervision structure must meet your program's standards. Many counseling programs require a licensed supervisor on site, so confirm the practice has a licensed counselor or psychologist who can provide documented oversight before your DSO authorizes the placement.

How do I find counselor employers who understand CPT authorization?

Search Migrate Mate for counselor and mental health practitioner roles filtered for F-1 work authorization. Community mental health centers, university counseling centers, and behavioral health nonprofits regularly hire CPT students because they're structured around supervised training models. Avoid employers who conflate CPT with H-1B sponsorship, as they'll often stall the hiring process waiting for a petition that CPT doesn't require.

Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?

Yes. If you use full-time CPT for 12 months or more, you lose eligibility for OPT after graduation, including the STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, doesn't affect OPT regardless of duration. If you're in a multi-semester counseling practicum that's structured as full-time, track your cumulative full-time CPT months carefully with your DSO before each new authorization.

What happens if my counseling placement ends before my authorized CPT end date?

You must stop working immediately if your placement ends early, even if your CPT authorization extends further. Working at a different site without a new DSO authorization for that specific employer is a status violation. Contact your DSO as soon as the placement ends to update your records. If you're joining a new employer, the authorization process starts fresh, including a new I-20 with the correct employer name and dates.

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