CPT Mental Health Therapy Jobs
Mental health therapy CPT roles let F-1 students earn supervised clinical hours that most licensure boards require before you can sit for credentialing exams. Your DSO must authorize each placement individually, and the work must tie directly to your counseling, social work, or psychology curriculum, not just your degree program in general.
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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 Therapy CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does mental health therapy work qualify as CPT for F-1 students?
Yes, if your program curriculum explicitly requires supervised clinical practice and the placement site provides that experience under a licensed supervisor. Practica, internships, and externships embedded in counseling, social work, or psychology programs are the most common qualifying formats. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how your program catalog describes the requirement.
Can I do CPT at a private therapy practice, or does it have to be a clinic or hospital?
Private practices can qualify for CPT as long as the placement meets your program's curricular requirement and your DSO approves it. The key is whether a licensed supervisor can document your hours in the format your program and any future licensure board require. Solo practices without a clear supervision structure are sometimes harder to authorize than group practices or clinics.
How do I find mental health therapy employers who understand F-1 CPT authorization?
Migrate Mate lets you filter mental health therapy roles by employers who have prior experience hiring international students. This matters because mental health settings vary widely in HR sophistication, and an employer familiar with CPT authorization will know what paperwork they need to provide to your DSO rather than asking you to explain it from scratch.
Does CPT in a mental health therapy role affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so tracking your authorized CPT hours is critical. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, does not affect OPT. If your clinical program requires a full-time internship semester, confirm with your DSO how that counts toward the 12-month threshold before you accept the placement.
What documents does a mental health therapy employer need to authorize my CPT?
Most DSOs require a written offer or placement letter on employer letterhead stating the job title, supervisor's name and license number, start and end dates, and whether the position is part-time or full-time. Some programs also require a training or supervision agreement. Collect these before your DSO appointment, because missing the supervisor's license information is the most common reason CPT authorization gets delayed in clinical placements.