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Social Work CPT jobs let F-1 students complete field placements, internships, and supervised clinical hours that most MSW and BSW programs require for graduation. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start work, and the role must directly align with your program's curriculum objectives.
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The University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Services is recruiting for a full-time, 40-hour per week Post-Master’s Clinical Social Work Intern. Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Clinical Social Work Intern (CSW-Intern) will provide a full range of mental health services to university students. The Clinical Social Work Intern will receive a comprehensive training experience in university counseling services, including individual and group psychotherapy, same-day sessions, crisis interventions, outreach, and consultation services to university students.
The majority of this work is accomplished via one-to-one clinical contact with students, but consultation and/or outreach services may be extended to faculty, campus organizations, and other professional members of the community. Careful attention is paid to opportunities to ensure sufficient clinical hours are available, so the CSW-Intern can meet the LCSW requirements set forth by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers. Clinical Social Work Interns receive a minimum of 60 minutes of individual supervision per week and have access to didactic training seminars.
The start date is August 1, 2026, and the position will continue for three years, or the applicable end date, dependent on the candidate’s board registration as an intern.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Graduate School of Social Work program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) or equivalent accrediting body.
- Applicants must pass the appropriate examination given by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and must be licensed at the LMSW level in Nevada by the start of the internship.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must not currently hold an LCSW license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates having experience working in a clinical setting with university student or emerging adult populations are encouraged to apply.
- The preferred candidate would have experience providing counseling services to underserved populations and should have interest in serving members from diverse groups.
Compensation Grade-Letter of Appointment
$50,000 with a salary increase for the second year, third year, and after LCSW licensure is obtained.
Total Compensation View the Benefits Overview here https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits/benefits/lob-glance for information on benefits associated with a letter of appointment position at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Department Information
The University of Nevada Counseling Services provides individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psychological assessment, outreach including educational workshops and presentations, consultation, and referrals to community health care providers. These services are undertaken in accordance with the following mission – UNR Counseling Services provides personalized culturally-responsive mental health services, training, and outreach to the University community. By doing so, we promote an inclusive learning environment supportive of mental health, diversity and social justice, as well as student personal growth and academic success.
We invite you to take a moment to see a short video about our center here.
The University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Services acknowledges, accepts, and embraces diversity in its multiple forms, including but not limited to ability, age, cultural identity, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, language, nationality, body size, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, race, and religion. We are committed to providing a safe, affirming, accepting, and empowering environment in our relationships amongst our staff and trainees as well as our clients, the university, and the community as a whole.
Counseling Services provides education and training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to practicum students, interns, postdoctoral fellows, and our professional staff. We believe staff diversity improves teamwork, promotes innovation, enriches the training experience, enhances learning, and helps us best meet the needs of our student clients. For these reasons, we encourage applicants from a variety of diverse backgrounds and lived experience with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion to apply to our internship positions.
The professional staff currently consists primarily of licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and several administrative and outreach staff. Each year we have an average of 10 mental health trainees from the practicum to postdoctoral level.
Contact information: Jodi Thomas, jodit@unr.edu
Exempt
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Services is recruiting for a full-time, 40-hour per week Post-Master’s Clinical Social Work Intern. Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Clinical Social Work Intern (CSW-Intern) will provide a full range of mental health services to university students. The Clinical Social Work Intern will receive a comprehensive training experience in university counseling services, including individual and group psychotherapy, same-day sessions, crisis interventions, outreach, and consultation services to university students.
The majority of this work is accomplished via one-to-one clinical contact with students, but consultation and/or outreach services may be extended to faculty, campus organizations, and other professional members of the community. Careful attention is paid to opportunities to ensure sufficient clinical hours are available, so the CSW-Intern can meet the LCSW requirements set forth by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers. Clinical Social Work Interns receive a minimum of 60 minutes of individual supervision per week and have access to didactic training seminars.
The start date is August 1, 2026, and the position will continue for three years, or the applicable end date, dependent on the candidate’s board registration as an intern.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Graduate School of Social Work program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) or equivalent accrediting body.
- Applicants must pass the appropriate examination given by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and must be licensed at the LMSW level in Nevada by the start of the internship.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must not currently hold an LCSW license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates having experience working in a clinical setting with university student or emerging adult populations are encouraged to apply.
- The preferred candidate would have experience providing counseling services to underserved populations and should have interest in serving members from diverse groups.
Compensation Grade-Letter of Appointment
$50,000 with a salary increase for the second year, third year, and after LCSW licensure is obtained.
Total Compensation View the Benefits Overview here https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits/benefits/lob-glance for information on benefits associated with a letter of appointment position at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Department Information
The University of Nevada Counseling Services provides individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psychological assessment, outreach including educational workshops and presentations, consultation, and referrals to community health care providers. These services are undertaken in accordance with the following mission – UNR Counseling Services provides personalized culturally-responsive mental health services, training, and outreach to the University community. By doing so, we promote an inclusive learning environment supportive of mental health, diversity and social justice, as well as student personal growth and academic success.
We invite you to take a moment to see a short video about our center here.
The University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Services acknowledges, accepts, and embraces diversity in its multiple forms, including but not limited to ability, age, cultural identity, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, language, nationality, body size, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, race, and religion. We are committed to providing a safe, affirming, accepting, and empowering environment in our relationships amongst our staff and trainees as well as our clients, the university, and the community as a whole.
Counseling Services provides education and training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to practicum students, interns, postdoctoral fellows, and our professional staff. We believe staff diversity improves teamwork, promotes innovation, enriches the training experience, enhances learning, and helps us best meet the needs of our student clients. For these reasons, we encourage applicants from a variety of diverse backgrounds and lived experience with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion to apply to our internship positions.
The professional staff currently consists primarily of licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and several administrative and outreach staff. Each year we have an average of 10 mental health trainees from the practicum to postdoctoral level.
Contact information: Jodi Thomas, jodit@unr.edu
Exempt
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required
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Does my social work CPT placement need to be at a licensed agency?
Your school sets the field placement requirements, not USCIS. Most accredited MSW and BSW programs require placements at agencies with a licensed field supervisor on staff, since that supervision satisfies CSWE accreditation standards. Check your program's field education manual for the exact credentialing requirements your employer must meet before your DSO will sign off on CPT authorization.
Can I do CPT at a private therapy practice instead of a nonprofit or government agency?
Yes, if the placement meets your program's curriculum integration standard and your school approves the site. Private practices must designate a licensed supervisor, and your DSO will want documentation showing the role connects directly to your coursework. Some schools restrict CPT to accredited field sites only, so confirm your program's policy before pursuing a private practice placement.
How do I find social work employers who are comfortable with CPT paperwork?
Use Migrate Mate to search for social services employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for social worker occupations. Employers with LCA history are already familiar with work authorization documentation and are less likely to withdraw offers when they see your I-20 CPT endorsement. Your school's field placement office also maintains a list of pre-vetted agencies.
Does CPT social work experience count toward state LCSW licensure requirements?
It depends on your state's licensing board. Some states count supervised hours completed during an accredited field placement toward post-degree supervised hour requirements, while others require all licensure hours to be completed after graduation. Contact your state's social work licensing board directly before your placement begins so you can structure your supervision agreement accordingly.
What happens if my CPT placement is with a school district or county government that processes hiring slowly?
Government agencies often have HR timelines that don't align with academic semester start dates. Request your offer letter and supervision agreement as early as possible, since your DSO needs those documents to authorize CPT before your placement begins. Starting work even one day before your I-20 CPT start date is unauthorized employment, so build extra lead time into your offer negotiation.