CPT Mental Health Technician Jobs
Mental Health Technician CPT positions let F-1 students in psychology, social work, and counseling programs gain direct patient-care hours that many graduate programs require for clinical licensure eligibility. Your DSO must confirm the role ties to your enrolled curriculum before CPT authorization is issued, and full-time CPT used for 12 or more months reduces your OPT eligibility.
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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 Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mental Health Technician role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if your school's DSO confirms the position is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum. For students in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, or psychiatric nursing programs, direct patient-care roles typically meet that standard. Your program coordinator or advisor should document which specific course or clinical requirement the position satisfies before your DSO issues the CPT authorization.
Can I work full-time as a Mental Health Technician on CPT?
Yes, but full-time CPT carries a significant consequence: any cumulative full-time CPT use of 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you plan to use OPT after graduation, part-time CPT, or limiting full-time CPT to under 12 months, protects that benefit. Discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before accepting a full-time schedule.
What documents does a Mental Health Technician employer need for CPT onboarding?
Your employer's HR team will need your current I-20 with the CPT authorization page listing the employer name, position, start date, and end date, plus your valid F-1 visa and passport for I-9 verification. If the employer is E-Verify enrolled, the I-9 process is completed electronically. Some behavioral health employers also request a DSO contact for verification, so have that ready.
How do I find Mental Health Technician employers that support F-1 students?
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with documented work authorization sponsorship history in healthcare and behavioral health. Employers who have previously filed LCAs or supported OPT extensions are more likely to have HR processes in place for onboarding international students on CPT. Psychiatric hospitals, VA-affiliated facilities, and community mental health centers with high patient volume tend to hire on a rolling basis.
Does CPT experience as a Mental Health Technician count toward state licensure hours?
It can, but each state licensing board sets its own rules on whether supervised hours earned during CPT qualify toward licensure requirements. You'll need to confirm that your on-site supervisor holds the appropriate credentials, that the supervision ratio meets your state board's standard, and that the facility type is approved. Request a supervision agreement in writing before your start date and keep detailed logs of all hours worked.