CPT Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs
Licensed Professional Counselor roles require state licensure, supervised clinical hours, and a direct tie between your CPT work and your counseling or psychology program. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start, and the placement must align with your degree plan, not just your interests.
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- Observe and participate in individual and group counseling sessions under clinical supervision.
- Assist in conducting client intake interviews, screenings, and biopsychosocial assessments.
- Help develop and update individualized treatment plans.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with agency policy and New Jersey regulations.
- Assist clients with identifying recovery goals and developing relapse prevention strategies.
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups under supervision, as appropriate.
- Monitor client progress and communicate observations to the supervising counselor.
- Coordinate referrals to community resources and support services.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Assist with discharge planning and aftercare coordination.
- Encourage client participation in treatment and recovery activities.
- Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to ethical standards.
- Attend required clinical supervision sessions and staff meetings.
- Complete all mandatory agency, state, and regulatory trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, or related human services program.
- Working toward CADC, LCADC, or other applicable New Jersey credential preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Demonstrated interest in addiction treatment and recovery services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of substance use disorders and recovery principles.
- Ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Observe and participate in individual and group counseling sessions under clinical supervision.
- Assist in conducting client intake interviews, screenings, and biopsychosocial assessments.
- Help develop and update individualized treatment plans.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with agency policy and New Jersey regulations.
- Assist clients with identifying recovery goals and developing relapse prevention strategies.
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups under supervision, as appropriate.
- Monitor client progress and communicate observations to the supervising counselor.
- Coordinate referrals to community resources and support services.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Assist with discharge planning and aftercare coordination.
- Encourage client participation in treatment and recovery activities.
- Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to ethical standards.
- Attend required clinical supervision sessions and staff meetings.
- Complete all mandatory agency, state, and regulatory trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, or related human services program.
- Working toward CADC, LCADC, or other applicable New Jersey credential preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Demonstrated interest in addiction treatment and recovery services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of substance use disorders and recovery principles.
- Ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation.
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Get Access To All JobsLicensed Professional Counselor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Licensed Professional Counselor CPT role need to match my exact degree program?
Yes. Your DSO must certify that the LPC role is an integral part of your curriculum, meaning your degree program must specifically require or offer academic credit for the clinical placement. A counseling psychology or clinical mental health counseling program typically satisfies this, but a general psychology degree may not. Confirm the curricular tie with your academic advisor and DSO before accepting an offer.
Can I do CPT at a private therapy practice instead of an agency or hospital?
Yes, private practices can qualify for CPT, but two conditions must be met. Your supervisor must hold a state-recognized credential that counts toward your LPC supervision requirements, and the placement must be formally documented in your curriculum or approved by your department. Many private practices are unfamiliar with I-20 CPT authorization requirements, so bring a clear explanation from your DSO to your first conversation with them.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my employer changes my role or hours mid-placement?
Any material change to your CPT placement, including a shift from part-time to full-time hours, a change in job duties, or a new supervisor location, requires a new I-20 endorsement from your DSO. Working under changed conditions without an updated I-20 can put your F-1 status at risk. Notify your DSO immediately if your employer adjusts the terms of your placement.
How do I find LPC employers who understand F-1 CPT paperwork?
Employers in community mental health, university counseling, and hospital systems tend to have more experience with international student placements than private practices. Migrate Mate lets you search Licensed Professional Counselor roles and filter by employers with prior work-authorization filing history, which is a practical signal that their HR teams are familiar with I-20 requirements and authorization documentation.
Does full-time CPT during my LPC internship affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. USCIS rules state that 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Full-time is generally defined as 20 or more hours per week. If your LPC program requires a year-long full-time clinical internship, talk to your DSO about whether part-time authorization across multiple semesters is structurally possible within your program requirements.