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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CSSM is offering a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 with up to $250 paid on the 1st paycheck and up to $750 paid at 6 months employment.
Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota has served the southern Minnesota regional area’s mental health needs as a community-based agency since 1997. Our highly skilled, passionate, and caring professionals provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment, rehabilitative skills for adults and children, and clinical consultation to community entities.
CSSM is looking to grow our ARMHS team and is accepting applications from qualified candidates.
Please follow this link to view Minnesota’s Department of Human Services requirements: https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_136715#MHP
Adult Mental Health Rehabilitative Services (ARMHS) Practitioners teach and instruct individuals with qualifying mental health diagnoses behavioral skills to assist them in increasing their capacity for independent living and improve their quality of life. Successful ARMHS services result in individuals improved emotional and mental health to regain or maintain their stable functioning.
CSSM values its staff and offers a supportive, team-oriented work environment which provides employees opportunities to learn and expand their base of knowledge and skills.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create, review, and update Functional Assessments and Individual Treatment Plans
- Provide skills training sessions to clients in the home or community settings
- Documentation of service provision and collateral contacts
- Coordination of care with client’s care team
- Participate in individual supervision and ARMHS program meetings
- Complete ongoing continuing education
- Maintain consistent scheduling with clients across CSSM’s service area
Some areas of focus within ARMHS include but are not limited to: Communication/social skills, community resource utilization, symptom management and relapse prevention, budgeting and healthy lifestyle practices, household management, and employment-related skills.
BENEFITS (* benefits are for ¾-time or full-time employees):
- Signing bonus of $1,000
- Simple IRA plan - CSSM matches 3%
- Holiday & sick time
- Health insurance - CSSM pays a portion
- *Dental insurance - CSSM pays a portion
- Ongoing continuing education provided by CSSM and financial assistance for external CEUs
- Some opportunity to work virtually
- Flexible work schedule - Practitioners create their own schedules in coordination with client availability
- Financial incentives for staff who exceed their productivity targets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passionate about assisting individuals with mental illness improve their capacity for independent living and improving their quality of life
- Experience providing service to individuals with mental illness; familiar with mental illness
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to be a self-starter
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota values diversity. CSSM provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military status, veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request, assistance and/or accommodations are available during the application process, without penalty.
INTRODUCTION
CSSM is offering a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 with up to $250 paid on the 1st paycheck and up to $750 paid at 6 months employment.
Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota has served the southern Minnesota regional area’s mental health needs as a community-based agency since 1997. Our highly skilled, passionate, and caring professionals provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment, rehabilitative skills for adults and children, and clinical consultation to community entities.
CSSM is looking to grow our ARMHS team and is accepting applications from qualified candidates.
Please follow this link to view Minnesota’s Department of Human Services requirements: https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_136715#MHP
Adult Mental Health Rehabilitative Services (ARMHS) Practitioners teach and instruct individuals with qualifying mental health diagnoses behavioral skills to assist them in increasing their capacity for independent living and improve their quality of life. Successful ARMHS services result in individuals improved emotional and mental health to regain or maintain their stable functioning.
CSSM values its staff and offers a supportive, team-oriented work environment which provides employees opportunities to learn and expand their base of knowledge and skills.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create, review, and update Functional Assessments and Individual Treatment Plans
- Provide skills training sessions to clients in the home or community settings
- Documentation of service provision and collateral contacts
- Coordination of care with client’s care team
- Participate in individual supervision and ARMHS program meetings
- Complete ongoing continuing education
- Maintain consistent scheduling with clients across CSSM’s service area
Some areas of focus within ARMHS include but are not limited to: Communication/social skills, community resource utilization, symptom management and relapse prevention, budgeting and healthy lifestyle practices, household management, and employment-related skills.
BENEFITS (* benefits are for ¾-time or full-time employees):
- Signing bonus of $1,000
- Simple IRA plan - CSSM matches 3%
- Holiday & sick time
- Health insurance - CSSM pays a portion
- *Dental insurance - CSSM pays a portion
- Ongoing continuing education provided by CSSM and financial assistance for external CEUs
- Some opportunity to work virtually
- Flexible work schedule - Practitioners create their own schedules in coordination with client availability
- Financial incentives for staff who exceed their productivity targets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passionate about assisting individuals with mental illness improve their capacity for independent living and improving their quality of life
- Experience providing service to individuals with mental illness; familiar with mental illness
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to be a self-starter
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota values diversity. CSSM provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military status, veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request, assistance and/or accommodations are available during the application process, without penalty.
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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.