CPT Mental Health Jobs
Mental health CPT jobs let F-1 students in counseling, social work, and psychology programs gain supervised clinical hours that count directly toward licensure requirements. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start, and the role must align with your declared major, a match that mental health hiring managers expect you to document from day one.
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
WORK SHIFT:
Varies (United States of America)
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:
0
COMPENSATION:
Starting Rate: $12.00
UNION POSITION:
No
SUMMARY
Contributes to Sanford operations and processes while obtaining first hand experiences that align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Works collaboratively with organization leadership, enhancing knowledge and skills and improving the delivery of quality healthcare.
Assists in a clinical setting with direct patient care, based on assigned department/team with delegated responsibilities. Complies with all patient safety related duties assigned. Will provide assistance with basic patient health care needs and daily activities within scope of practice. Will perform documentation regarding care and services, or other clerical work related to the department assigned. Responsible for following sanitation standards and stocking of supplies as necessary in environment where assigned.
Assists in the completion of projects and administrative duties delegated, while developing skills related to the assigned function and/or location. Attends training and development opportunities, learning about various processes and functions within the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Part of a pre-approved Sanford clinical internship program as a high school student.
Knowledge of healthcare industry helpful. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
INTRODUCTION
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
WORK SHIFT:
Varies (United States of America)
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:
0
COMPENSATION:
Starting Rate: $12.00
UNION POSITION:
No
SUMMARY
Contributes to Sanford operations and processes while obtaining first hand experiences that align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Works collaboratively with organization leadership, enhancing knowledge and skills and improving the delivery of quality healthcare.
Assists in a clinical setting with direct patient care, based on assigned department/team with delegated responsibilities. Complies with all patient safety related duties assigned. Will provide assistance with basic patient health care needs and daily activities within scope of practice. Will perform documentation regarding care and services, or other clerical work related to the department assigned. Responsible for following sanitation standards and stocking of supplies as necessary in environment where assigned.
Assists in the completion of projects and administrative duties delegated, while developing skills related to the assigned function and/or location. Attends training and development opportunities, learning about various processes and functions within the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Part of a pre-approved Sanford clinical internship program as a high school student.
Knowledge of healthcare industry helpful. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
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Get Access To All JobsMental Health CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a mental health CPT job need to be in a clinical setting?
Not necessarily, but the role must be an integral part of your degree program's curriculum. Practicum placements at community health centers, school counseling offices, or inpatient units all qualify. Remote telehealth roles can also qualify if your program explicitly includes telehealth training and your DSO confirms the placement meets that requirement.
Can I do CPT at a private therapy practice as a mental health student?
Yes, private practices are eligible CPT employers as long as the position is authorized by your DSO and directly tied to your coursework. The practice must provide the supervised clinical experience your program requires. Make sure the supervising clinician holds the appropriate state license, since your school may require documentation of that credential before approving the CPT.
Will my CPT mental health hours count toward state licensure after graduation?
Most states count supervised hours earned during CPT toward licensure requirements, but the rules vary by state and credential type. Confirm with your state licensing board whether hours must be post-degree, and ask your employer whether their supervisor meets the board's approved-supervisor criteria before you start accumulating hours.
How do I find mental health employers who understand CPT work authorization?
Search Migrate Mate to identify mental health employers with a history of hiring international students. Employers already familiar with CPT authorization processes move faster through onboarding and are less likely to withdraw an offer due to unfamiliarity with F-1 work authorization rules. Hospital systems and federally funded community health centers tend to have established HR processes for this.
Is there a limit on how many CPT jobs I can hold during my program?
USCIS does not cap the number of CPT authorizations you can receive, but each position requires a separate DSO approval and must independently qualify as integral to your curriculum. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you become ineligible for OPT after graduation, so tracking your total authorized hours carefully matters for your post-graduation work authorization planning.