CPT Mental Health Specialist Jobs
Mental Health Specialist CPT jobs let F-1 students apply clinical theory directly in counseling centers, hospitals, and community organizations. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must tie to your degree program. Positions in supervised clinical settings often satisfy both school requirements and state licensure practicum hours simultaneously.
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Mount Sinai South Nassau provides a salary range in good faith determination of potential compensation to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Status: Per Diem
Shift: DAY SHIFT
Department: Mental Hlth Clnc-Baldwin
Position Summary:
The psychology intern implements individual, group and family treatment modalities under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. They may work with patients throughout the continuum of services including inpatient, outpatient and partial hospital program. The psychology intern is also responsible to assist in the implementation and evaluation of performance improvement projects.
Responsibilities:
Education Required
- Must complete in-house orientation program
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral candidate in a Clinical Psychology Program (PsyD or PhD); with documentation of current enrollment (Official Transcript)
Experience And Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Speaks, reads and writes English
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program for clinical psychology (PsyD or PhD).
License/Certifications
- Mandated OMH documentation:
- Mandated reporter attestation
- Code of Conduct
Working Conditions
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
- Travel between sites as needed.
- Sitting for long periods.
- Behavioral disturbances of the mentally ill.
Compensation
Mount Sinai South Nassau provides a salary range in good faith determination of potential compensation to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Status: Per Diem
Shift: DAY SHIFT
Department: Mental Hlth Clnc-Baldwin
Position Summary:
The psychology intern implements individual, group and family treatment modalities under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. They may work with patients throughout the continuum of services including inpatient, outpatient and partial hospital program. The psychology intern is also responsible to assist in the implementation and evaluation of performance improvement projects.
Responsibilities:
Education Required
- Must complete in-house orientation program
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral candidate in a Clinical Psychology Program (PsyD or PhD); with documentation of current enrollment (Official Transcript)
Experience And Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Speaks, reads and writes English
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program for clinical psychology (PsyD or PhD).
License/Certifications
- Mandated OMH documentation:
- Mandated reporter attestation
- Code of Conduct
Working Conditions
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
- Travel between sites as needed.
- Sitting for long periods.
- Behavioral disturbances of the mentally ill.
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Get Access To All JobsMental Health Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mental Health Specialist CPT role need to be at a licensed clinical facility?
Not always, but the work must be an integral part of your curriculum and your school must authorize it. Many programs require a licensed supervisor on-site regardless of facility type. Community organizations, school counseling programs, and telehealth companies can all qualify as long as your DSO confirms the placement meets your degree requirements and documents it in your I-20.
Can I do CPT as a Mental Health Specialist while completing supervised hours for state licensure?
Yes, and many F-1 students structure their CPT placements specifically to earn licensure hours at the same time. Confirm with both your DSO and your state licensing board that the placement meets their respective requirements. Some states require the supervisor to hold a specific credential level, so verify that detail before your start date to avoid hours that don't count toward licensure.
What happens if my CPT end date passes before my employer extends the contract?
You cannot legally work after your CPT authorization end date, even one day. If your employer wants to extend the placement, your DSO must issue an updated I-20 with the new end date before you continue working. Plan for at least one to two weeks of processing lead time at your school office and notify your supervisor well in advance to avoid a gap.
How do I find Mental Health Specialist employers who are familiar with CPT authorization?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces Mental Health Specialist roles at employers with CPT and F-1 hiring history. Employers already familiar with CPT move through onboarding faster and are less likely to rescind offers after learning about your work authorization requirements. Targeting these employers saves significant time compared to educating an employer from scratch mid-offer.
Does full-time CPT as a Mental Health Specialist affect my OPT eligibility later?
Yes. USCIS counts full-time CPT, meaning 20 or more hours per week, against your OPT. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across all placements, you lose post-completion OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT under 20 hours per week does not reduce your OPT. Mental Health Specialist rotations often run full-time, so tracking your cumulative authorized hours across every employer is essential.