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Psychology CPT positions let F-1 students apply clinical, research, or counseling coursework in real settings while their DSO authorizes each placement as a required part of their degree. Roles span university counseling centers, research labs, hospitals, and community mental health agencies, all of which can sponsor concurrent or consecutive CPT authorizations tied to your academic program.
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This program offers doctoral students in clinical psychology a one-year, full-time clinical internship emphasizing advanced training in the provision of psychological services. The internship program has defined five core training goals, which are met through the unique training experiences offered by the primary training tracks, as well as through the program's core training activities.
The educational objectives of the internship are:
- Emphasize advanced training in the provision of Clinical Psychological Services.
- Broaden the intern's exposure to clinical practice and scholarly research.
- Prepare interns for subsequent certification and/or licensure as Psychologists.
Job Duties
- Receives training in:
- Competence in Assessment/Diagnosis/Consultation
- Competence in Psychological Intervention
- Competence in Scholarly Inquiry
- Awareness of and Sensitivity to Cultural Diversity and Individual Differences
- Professional and Ethical Conduct
- Participates in:
- Diagnostic interviewing.
- Assessment/evaluation.
- Consultation/coordination of care.
- Psychological intervention/therapy.
- Participation in clinical supervision and training program didactics.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a psychology-related field doctoral program.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Summary
This program offers doctoral students in clinical psychology a one-year, full-time clinical internship emphasizing advanced training in the provision of psychological services. The internship program has defined five core training goals, which are met through the unique training experiences offered by the primary training tracks, as well as through the program's core training activities.
The educational objectives of the internship are:
- Emphasize advanced training in the provision of Clinical Psychological Services.
- Broaden the intern's exposure to clinical practice and scholarly research.
- Prepare interns for subsequent certification and/or licensure as Psychologists.
Job Duties
- Receives training in:
- Competence in Assessment/Diagnosis/Consultation
- Competence in Psychological Intervention
- Competence in Scholarly Inquiry
- Awareness of and Sensitivity to Cultural Diversity and Individual Differences
- Professional and Ethical Conduct
- Participates in:
- Diagnostic interviewing.
- Assessment/evaluation.
- Consultation/coordination of care.
- Psychological intervention/therapy.
- Participation in clinical supervision and training program didactics.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a psychology-related field doctoral program.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsPsychology CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do psychology CPT jobs need to match my specific concentration?
Yes. Your DSO will require that the placement is directly tied to your program's curriculum, not just broadly related to psychology. A clinical psychology student placed in a pure research role, or vice versa, may not meet the integral-to-curriculum standard. Bring your practicum course description and faculty advisor sign-off to your DSO to confirm the match before accepting an offer.
Can I do CPT at a private therapy practice or solo-practitioner office?
You can, but smaller private practices often lack an HR infrastructure familiar with F-1 CPT documentation requirements. You'll need to provide the employer with a CPT authorization letter from your DSO and ensure the placement agreement meets your school's field-site requirements. Many small practices are willing once they understand no filing is required on their end.
How do I find psychology employers who regularly hire CPT students?
University counseling centers, VA hospitals, community mental health centers, and academic research labs are the most consistent sources of CPT placements for psychology students. You can also search Migrate Mate to identify employers with a documented history of sponsoring psychology roles, which signals organizational familiarity with work authorization processes from day one.
Does CPT work experience count toward supervised hours for licensure?
It depends on your state's psychology licensing board. Some boards accept pre-doctoral supervised hours earned during CPT placements if they meet the required supervisor-to-supervisee ratio and documentation standards. Confirm with your state board before starting the placement, and ask the employer to provide formal supervision documentation you can submit with a future licensure application.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my employer changes my role mid-placement?
A material change in job duties, location, or hours can invalidate your existing CPT authorization. Your updated I-20 is tied to the specific employer and role your DSO approved. If the employer reassigns you to a different position or site, return to your DSO immediately to get a new CPT authorization issued before continuing to work.